01/08/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo
Researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland have established the pivotal role that diet and nutrition play in maintaining brain health. Their study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, reviewed existing evidence regarding the relationship between specific nutrients and cognitive function and depression during aging.
Overall, this study shows that diet and certain nutrients play a role in maintaining mental and cognitive health as a person ages.
The full text of the study is available at this link.
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Journal Reference:
Moore K, Hughes CF, Ward M, Hoey L, Mcnulty H. DIET, NUTRITION AND THE AGEING BRAIN: CURRENT EVIDENCE AND NEW DIRECTIONS. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 10 January 2018;77(02). DOI: 10.1017/s0029665117004177
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Brain, brain aging, brain health, cognitive decline, cognitive function, cognitive health, goodnutrition, Mediterranean diet, nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, Proteins, vitamins
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