Foods That Help Brain Function

CAMBRIDGE , MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard University and published in Food Technology found several nutrients that help protect your brain from aging.

The study included a large group of participants who were told to complete questionnaires regarding their diet. The researchers compared their diet to overall health benefits, especially relating to brain and memory function.

The team found 4 nutrients that significantly help brain function, they include:

1.      Omega-3 fatty acids: They have been proven to play an important role in overall brain health and memory function. The following foods are rich in omega-3: fish (salmon), olive oil, and chia seeds.

2.      Walnuts: This study and previous studies have shown that walnuts reduce the risk and could help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

3.      Choline: This is a nutrient found in eggs and has been proven to help prevent changes in brain chemistry that result in cognitive decline or failure.

4.      Blueberries: They have several antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that have also been shown to help increase the neural signaling in the brain, which is what helps control memory and learning.

If you are interested in protecting your brain from aging, you might want to consider adding some of these nutrients to your daily diet.

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