B2 – Upper Intermediate
Extra-virgin olive oil is said to “protect memory and learning ability and reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain – classic markers of Alzheimer’s disease.”
Read more about the results of this study on the benefits our brains get from olive oil.
https://www.voanews.com/a/mht-olive-oil-protects-brain-from-alzheimers-study/3911487.html
Discussion Questions:
1. In your own words, define and describe Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Aside from Alzheimer’s disease, what other conditions exhibit cognitive decline?
3. What are the other benefits of olive oil?
4. Does olive oil have any negative effect on the body?
2 replies on “Olive Oil Protects Brain from Alzheimer’s”
1. Alzheimer disease is a neurological condition that affects memory, logical thinking and eventually it will make dificulte to perform everyday tasks.
2. Parkinson, dementia
3. Olive oil it si lees greasy than butter for example, it does gaste much better and you can use it in many recipes.
4. Even if is more healthy than other food additives, it is still a saturated fat, and we should be taken a tea spoon per day.
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