Alzheimer
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is a chronic brain disorder that leads to dementia . It is considered incurable so far - only the symptoms can be influenced. Also, a diet that relies on low-protein diets could help curb dementia.
Low-protein diet improves cognitive performance
A diet that relies on a low-protein diet could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's. This is the result of a first study by the University of Southern California, which has tested this theory in mice with Alzheimer-like symptoms.
The animals that had eaten only a few proteins showed significantly better cognitive performance. There were also differences in the brain. For example, fewer nerve cells in the high-memory animals had the defective protein "tau". This typically accumulates in the brain of Alzheimer's patients .
Perspective for sufferers: Alzheimer's diet easy to implement
In Germany almost one million people are affected by dementia . Researchers estimate that the number of new Alzheimer's diseases will increase dramatically in the coming years. Such a diet could ensure a higher quality of life for a longer period of time in future patients - especially when combined with already proven therapies such as medication or memory training, the low-protein diet can be helpful. However, the scientists emphasize that the diet study must first be verified on a larger number of subjects before it can be used by a doctor as a therapeutic measure.
