Fruit may reduce Alzheimer's risk

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Fruit may reduce Alzheimer's risk

 

ITHACA, N.Y. (UPI) -- Apples, bananas and oranges protect against

neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, New York researchers

said.

 

Chang Y. Lee of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., said apples, bananas and

oranges are the most common fruits in Western and Asian diets and are

important sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

 

The Cornell University researchers investigated the effects of apple, banana

and orange extracts on neuron cells and found that the phenolic

phytochemicals of the fruits prevented neurotoxicity on the cells.

 

The study, published in the Journal of Food Science, said among the three

fruits, apples contained the highest content of protective antioxidants,

followed by bananas and then oranges.

 

The study demonstrated that antioxidants in the major fresh fruits consumed

in the United States protected neuronal cells from oxidative stress, " the

authors said in a statement. " Additional consumption of fresh fruits such as

apples, bananas and oranges may be beneficial to improve effects in

neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. "

 

 

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

 

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