Neuroscience researchers at the Australian University of Queensland have concluded that selenium, a mineral found in Brazil nuts, meat, seafood and whole grain bread, can reverse age-related memory loss. This is reported by ScienceDirect.
According to experts, selenium also contributes to faster brain recovery after a stroke.
During the study, scientists conducted an experiment on older mice. The animals were given selenium supplements on a regular basis. It soon became clear that the production of new neurons increased in the brain of the experimental subjects, their cognitive abilities began to gradually improve, despite their advanced age, writes Reedus.
In addition, the scientists evaluated the effects of silene on memory, attention, and learning in mice that had had a stroke. The results of this study were also encouraging.
“Young mice do really well on memory and learning tests, but after a stroke, they can’t do that anymore. However, when we supplemented stroke mice with selenium, their cognitive abilities began to recover,” said Dr. Tara Walker, lead author of the study.
According to scientists, their discovery will help find new ways to improve the mental abilities of older people. Meanwhile, they do not advise taking selenium supplements without the need and consultation with a specialist. Experts have warned that an excess of this substance in the body can be very harmful.
In July, scientists from the UK, who studied the impact of coronavirus on the cognitive abilities of people, came to the conclusion that those who had COVID-19 may experience a significant decrease in the level of intelligence. Thus, those who recovered indicated a feeling of “fog” in their heads and often could not cope with logical tasks.
Source: IZ
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