Older people should definitely eat walnuts, as the study showed. They have a positive effect on their cognitive functionality, that is, brain function.
Eating walnuts in healthy older adults had little or no effect on their brain function over a two-year period, a new study found. But this effect was seen in older people who smoked more and who performed worse on neuropsychological tests. The research was conducted by scientists from California and Spain. We remind you that walnuts contain Omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, and these components have previously been shown to fight oxidative stress and inflammation, which often lead to reduced cognitive performance.
Nuts should be consumed by people who do not lead the healthiest lifestyle and have reached an advanced age. Scientists from the USA for the first time identified the effect of lowering cholesterol after consuming various nuts and especially walnuts.
12 super health benefits of walnuts
Nuts contain vitamins necessary for the health of the nervous system, heart and blood vessels.
Walnuts should be included in the diet of the elderly, as the product contains iodine, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. Retirees often face hidden hypothyroidism – a lack of thyroid hormones. This can make older people feel very tired. Nuts contain protein.
As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to obtain protein from animal products, as meat is already difficult to digest. But you still need protein, and nuts digest well if you soak them.
Nuts also contain healthy fats, so consuming this product reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
