Higher Levels of These Antioxidants Linked to Lower Dementia

Antioxidants protect against free radicals, and these antioxidants are linked to a lower risk of dementia. They also improve lung function, eye health and lower DNA damage. Find them in these foods.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• People with higher levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin had a lower risk of developing dementia as measured in 7,283 people over 16 years

• Lutein and zeaxanthin have long been prized for their ability to protect the eyes; when combined with vitamin E they appear to improve lung function and when combined with beta-cryptoxan…