The researcher assessed the effect of the green Mediterranean diet on brain aging

Following a green Mediterranean diet can help slow down brain aging. Researchers claim that its anti-inflammatory effect helps protect against cognitive decline. This is reported by Science Daily magazine.

The study was conducted by scientists from Ben-Gurion University, Harvard University School of Public Health and the University of Leipzig. The analysis examined the relationship between diet and brain aging. According to the analysis, neurological diseases such as mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease are associated with a more pronounced gap between chronological age and brain age.

In order to assess the effect of diet on brain aging, experts analyzed data from about 300 participants in the DIRECT PLUS study. For 18 months, participants followed one of three dietary patterns — a standard healthy, traditional Mediterranean diet with calorie restriction (low in simple carbohydrates, rich in vegetables, and replacing red meat with poultry and fish) and a green Mediterranean diet, which additionally included green tea and mankai.

When measuring protein levels in the participants' blood, the researchers found that the highest levels of certain proteins were associated with accelerated brain aging. However, in those who followed the green Mediterranean diet, these levels decreased. The researchers suggested that the protective effect of the diet may be related to the anti-inflammatory molecules found in green tea and semolina.

"Studying the proteins circulating in the blood allows us to observe in real conditions how lifestyle and dietary changes affect the aging processes of the brain. This approach gives us a dynamic view of brain health, helping us identify biological changes long before symptoms appear. By mapping these protein signatures, we gain valuable new insights into how interventions such as dietary changes can help preserve cognitive function as we age," said Anat Meir, a researcher at the Harvard Chan School and one of the leaders of the study.

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Earlier, on September 18, Dr. Giuseppe Mainas reported on the ability of the Mediterranean diet to improve gum health and reduce inflammation in the body. According to the study, those who followed this diet had healthier gums and fewer signs of inflammation. At the same time, patients who often consumed red meat suffered from more pronounced gum diseases.

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