Fruits, vegetables, beverages (such as tea, wine, juices) and some herbs are loaded with powerful antioxidant polyphenols. In August 2006 The American Journal of Medicine published a study concluding that drinking fruit and vegetables juice reduced the likelihood that a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers involved in the study believe that polyphenols class of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, seem to have a protective effect on the brain, reduce the likehood of dementia and prevent the development of Alzheimer’s’ disease.
Research published J Cell Biochem. Oct 2013; 114(10): 2209–2220, shows that cocoa polyphenolic triggers neuroprotective and preventive effect of human Alzheimer’s by increasing the BDNF signaling pathway.
Polyphenols are also found in wine, which is considered to be raw food, and even better if it is organic and vegan. Daily consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Coffee also contains substances such as polyphenols. The polyphenols in coffee, just like those in red wine, act as antioxidants and protect the brain against damage and lower a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The daily consumption of beverages other than coffee and espresso also has an effect on Alzheimer’s risk.
Polyphenols can reduce risks of Alzheimer's disease
