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4. Go Nuts for Nuts

Preliminary research suggests omega-3s, omega-6s, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6, and magnesium in almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanut, pecans, and walnuts could help prevent Alzheimer's. The bulk of the animal studies revolve around walnuts and mice with a form of Alzheimer's that causes memory loss, physical motor decline, and anxious behavior. Three groups of mice were fed their normal diets, with two groups receiving walnuts in different amounts. Both walnut-eating groups showed improvement in all areas of their disease.

The Power of Diet: 13 Foods That May Ward Off Alzheimer's

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