Some flavonoids (like those in tea, red wine, and berries) had more impact than others.
With this [antioxidant] effect, flavonoids, in turn, aid with the reduction of cellular damage.
She notes some flavonoids can also increase blood flow to the brain.
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Bakovic was quick to note the specific flavonoids associated with dementia risk.
The results from this study show that tea intake, specifically, was of particular benefit.
Both black tea andgreen teacontain flavonoids.
Bakovic recommends adding more of the following foods to your diet to protect brain health as you age.
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