Now beat the memory loss by drinking red wine and eating peanuts. According to a new research. A compound found in red grapes, red wine, peanuts and some berries may help prevent age-related decline in memory, says a study led by an Indian-origin scientist.
Resveratrol is an antioxidant that may have positive effects on the hippocampus, an area of the brain that is critical to functions such as memory, learning and mood, the researchers said.
“The results of the study were striking,†said Ashok Shetty, professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Because both humans and animals show a decline in cognitive capacity after middle age, the findings may have implications for treating memory loss in the elderly.
Resveratrol may help people afflicted with severe neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, the study suggested.