According to a new study conducted by the Institute of Microbiology of the Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Chinese researchers recently presented evidence that consuming foods and ingredients rich in selenium can improve the health of people with Alzheimer’s disease, Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

The results of the study were published in the journal “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition”.

According to a study cited by Agerpres, foods high in selenium can suppress inflammation and oxidative stress, thus demonstrating the potential of a new dietary strategy for Alzheimer’s patients.

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disease characterized by memory loss and reduced learning ability, which can affect a person’s ability to perform daily activities and impair quality of life. Selenium-rich foods are gaining interest in Alzheimer’s research.

A team of researchers from the Institute of Microbiology of the Guangdong Academy of Sciences and other institutions have proposed a potential intervention mechanism with selenium-rich foods to improve the health status of people affected by this disease.

Selenium-rich foods include Brazil nuts, fish and seafood, brown rice, beans, and oats.

Selenium-rich ingredients are ubiquitous in many plants and microorganisms such as crucifers, yeasts, and fungi.