In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers investigated whether strawberries improve cardiovascular health and cognition in older adults.
Cardiometabolic diseases elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease and include dyslipidemia, hypertension, abdominal adiposity, and impaired glucose regulation. Cardiometabolic disease risk factors are linked to cognitive decline, and elevated inflammatory cytokines from these diseases may contribute to cognitive impairments.
Strawberry supplementation has been reported to improve tasks mediated by the hippocampus, such as spatial learning, word recognition, and memory in older adults. It is also associated with improved vascular health. Strawberry components promoting health and cognition include vitamins, dietary fiber, antioxidants, polyphenols (anthocyanins, tannins, and other flavonoids), and minerals.
