To reduce dementia risk, eat more berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate

Foods high in flavonoids, such as blueberries and raspberries, are among those that may be key in preventing dementia, new research suggests. — KAI REMMERS/dpa

PEOPLE who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia, new research has found.

Led by a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, the study reported that increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks could help reduce the risk of developing the incurable illness by 28%.