There is a laboratory study that found the fact that the dates may help lower marker of inflammation, such as interleukin 6 (IL-6). The level of IL-6 which could have an impact on the risk of a heavier disease such as alzheimer's.
In addition, the dates can also help reduce the activity of beta amyloid protein that forms plaques in the brain. The plaque in the brain can interfere with communication between brain cells, which ultimately could lead to the death of brain cells.