Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease even among individuals who are genetically predisposed to developing the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study by researchers in the US.

Deriving its name from the region where it's popular, the diet prioritizes fruit and vegetables, as well as olive oil, fish, nuts, and whole grains. Red meat, processed foods, and sweets are kept to a minimum.

While variations of the Mediterranean diet have been linked to reduced dementia risk before, a team led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that it could be especially protective for people with two copies of the gene variant, almost acting as a countermeasure.

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