2023-06-30 04:00:00
1 out of every 4 people over the age of 65 in Taiwan suffers from cognitive decline1 and the effect may begin at the age of 402 New research: Multivitamin slows down cognitive decline by 60%
The National Development Council stated that Taiwan will soon enter a super-aged society in 20253, and according to estimates by the Taiwan Dementia Association, one out of every four elderly people over the age of 65 has cognitive decline, and the older the age, the higher the prevalence rate4. Some studies have also pointed out that with the increase of age, the cognitive function of the brain begins to degenerate at the age of 40-50. At present, there are limited drug treatments that can improve cognitive impairment, and the symptoms are easily ignored by the public, making it difficult to slow down the rate of deterioration. According to the latest 3-year COSMOS study in the United States, comprehensive vitamins can slow down cognitive decline by 60%. Lin Yanan, attending physician of Linkou Chang Gung Family Medicine Department, said that ordinary people tend to misunderstand dementia symptoms as a normal phenomenon of aging, but dementia worsens more rapidly; some also mistakenly think that supplementing unilateral nutrients such as ginkgo can slow down cognitive decline, but due to brain damage Diversified nutrition is needed, and it is difficult to alleviate the problem by supplementing only a single nutrient. For this reason, doctors propose three key points: complete nutrition, social interaction, and exercise, and call on the public to take action to supplement various nutrients as soon as possible.
Medical warning: Brain cognitive function is like an old house that needs to be repaired as soon as possible
Lin Yanan explained that dementia is not an instant thing, but a process of gradual transformation. The brain is full of cranial nerves and cells, and different areas require different nutrients. Not a single nutrient can provide the needs of the entire brain. The cognitive function of the brain is like a house, which is composed of functions such as memory, execution, discrimination, language and self-control, just like steel bars, cement and pipelines can form a house, and it will erode and leak water pipes over time , it may go from bad to worse if it is not fully repaired as soon as possible. Because the symptoms of dementia may start to appear from the age of 40, and it is an irreversible functional decline6, if the public does not realize the risk early and take remedial measures to delay the decline, the severity and speed may decrease when the cognitive function is found to be affected. Accelerate.
▲ Lin Yanan explained that signs of dementia may start to emerge from the age of 40. (Schematic / taken from freepik).
Doctor: Master the three keys to reduce cognitive decline!Study Shows: Multivitamins Can Slow Cognitive Decline by 60%
Lin Yanan said that in order to slow down cognitive decline, it is necessary to take good care of the brain’s cognitive house, and to master the three key repairs of complete nutritional intake, more social interaction, and more exercise. According to the latest research, nutrition can be one of the factors that protect cognitive degeneration, because the early symptoms of dementia may affect the mood, and even reduce the willingness to socialize, and supplementing complete nutrition is conducive to the physical strength required for sports, and can provide a good spirit for social interaction . The COSMOS study (full name Effects of cocoa extract and multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial), recently published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, lasted 3 years in the United States and counted more than 2,000 people, confirming that Supplementing multivitamins can help cognition, memory, and behavioral executive function, and can slow down cognitive decline by 60%. Lin Yanan suggested that because the body has many nutrients that cannot be produced by itself, people over the age of 40 who are at risk of cognitive decline can choose comprehensive vitamin health supplements that cover more than 20 essential key nutrients to slow down the impact of cognitive decline early.
▲ Lin Yanan said that to slow down cognitive decline, we must master the three keys of complete nutritional intake, more social interaction, and more exercise.
Cure the Three Myths of Preventing Cognitive Decline and Urge to Seize the Golden Opportunity
Lin Yanan warned that the public may mistakenly believe in the three major dementia myths and delay the golden opportunity to slow down cognitive decline.
•I feel that I am far away from dementia: The cognitive function of the brain may decline at the age of 40-50. If the three key points of complete nutrition, social interaction, and exercise can be taken into account early, there is a chance to delay the process of cognitive decline. 7
•Think that dementia is a normal state of aging: the decline of cognitive function in dementia patients is faster than that of people of the same age. 8. Dementia due to cognitive degeneration is an irreversible degenerative brain disease. If you mistakenly interpret the signs of memory, attention, and language decline as simple normal aging, you may miss the consultation and treatment in relevant outpatient clinics. golden period.
• Supplement only unilateral nutrients: Although studies have shown that many nutrients are beneficial to brain health, such as ginkgo, fish oil, B group, DHA, etc., many people regularly supplement some health foods, but because of the complex structure of the brain , need a variety of different nutrients, if the prevention of dementia alone may not be able to meet the required complete nutrients.
Lin Yanan reminded that there are many elements that support brain health. According to the conclusion of COSMOS research, supplementing with comprehensive vitamins is beneficial to cognition, memory, and behavioral execution ability. It is recommended to choose a comprehensive vitamin that covers more than 20 essential key nutrients. The solution is to take in complete nutrients so that the body can slow down cognitive decline in an all-round way.
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1 1 out of every 4 people over the age of 65 in Taiwan suffers from cognitive decline
Source: Taiwan Dementia Association, How much do people with dementia know?
2 fear of 40 years old will start to affect
Source: The Biology of Aging (P.5), published by Boston University School of Public Health.
3 The National Development Council stated that Taiwan will soon enter a super-aged society in 2025
Source: National Development Council ROC Population Estimates (2022-2070) Report (P.2)
4 One out of every four people over the age of 65 has cognitive decline, and the older the age, the higher the prevalence rate
Source: Taiwan Dementia Association, How much do people with dementia know?
5 As the age increases, the cognitive function of the brain begins to degenerate at the age of 40-50
Source: Dementia Awareness Taiwan Dementia Association
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Chang Gung Medical News, Volume 37, Issue 8 Dementia Integrated Medical Care Special Issue The latest concept of dementia prevention
6 is irreversible functional decline
Source: National Taiwan University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital North Nursing Branch Do I have to take medicine if I have a bad memory? — Talking regarding the non-drug treatment of dementia
7 If the three key factors of complete nutrition, social interaction, and exercise can be taken into account early, there is an opportunity to delay the process of cognitive decline.
Source: Dementia Prevention, National Health Service, Ministry of Health and Welfare
8 The cognitive decline of dementia patients is faster than that of people of the same age.
Source: Taipei Veterans General Hospital on Mild Cognitive Impairment
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