"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 elderly 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.
In addition, the scientists
evaluated the effects of selenium 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."
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