US, July 15 -- Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, found in berries, tea, cocoa, coffee, and extra virgin olive oil, may positively influence biological processes linked to Alzheimer's disease and other disorders characterized by the gradual loss of nerve cells, according to a review by researchers at Semmelweis University.

The analysis, published in Nutrients, suggests that these bioactive compounds may contribute to healthy brain aging.

Researchers reviewed the findings of hundreds of previous laboratory, animal, population-based, and clinical studies. The studies reviewed suggest that polyphenols may support nerve cell function through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties while helping counteract harmful pro...