Half a cup of blueberries a day could stave off dementia in older adults, study finds

Eating a half cup of blueberries every day in your late 50s can stave off dementia later in life, study finds

• Eating just a half-cup of blueberries every day in a person’s 50s can help them avoid devastating cognitive decline later in life, a new study finds
• Researchers found that people in their 50s who are the blueberries tested better on cognitive tests, and even had healthier blood sugar levels 
• Researchers suggested this may be because blueberries contain anthocyanins, though they could not nail down a mechanism
• More than six million Americans suffer from dementia, a report from the Alzheimer’s association suggests 

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com

Published: 11:37 EDT, 13 May 2022 | Updated: 11:43 EDT, 13 May 2022