Researchers say they have found a way to turn cherries into a powder that could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

Studies have previously claimed that consuming cherries can lead to improved cognition among people with mild to moderate dementia.

But researchers at the University of Kent believe that developing the fruit into powder, rather than consuming just the juice, can have a greater impact.

They said this was due to the powder’s ability to retain anthocyanin – an antioxidant found in cherries which some claim may contribute to defending against dementia.