Nutrition for Brain Health

5 science backed supplements for better brain performance and clarity

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5 science backed supplements for better brain performance and clarity

Imagine sitting at your desk, coffee in hand, determined to power through a mountain of work, and instead getting hit with brain fog, fuzzy thinking, or lapses in memory that make you feel like your brain is running on dial-up

Nutrition for Brain Health

Which Superfood Is Better for Your Brain?

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Key Takeaways

  • Walnuts have stronger long-term evidence for supporting cognitive aging and reducing inflammation.
  • Avocados offer unique brain benefits from monounsaturated fats and lutein, a carotenoid linked to memory and processing speed.
  • Consistency matters more than choosing one “winner.”

Avocados

Nutrition for Brain Health

Could peanuts help keep the aging brain healthy?

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Eating peanuts may help boost brain health in older adults, recent research suggests. Image credit: Steve Prezant/Getty Images
  • A new study investigated the impact of supplementing one’s diet with peanuts on brain health.
  • The researchers conducted the
Nutrition for Brain Health

Your ‘brain ageing’ will slow down if you follow these diet habits |

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Your ‘brain ageing’ will slow down if you follow these diet habits

Scientists have long searched for ways to slow brain ageing, protect memory, and preserve cognitive function as people grow older. While genetics and lifestyle play major roles, recent research shows that diet may be one of the most powerful tools

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This Nutrient Deficiency Raises Alzheimer’s Risk

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  • Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous system. 
  • Low blood choline levels are linked with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Choline is found in seafood, meat, dairy, nuts, potatoes, legumes and whole grains.

Choline is

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Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety

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People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new findings from UC Davis Health.

Researchers reported the results in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, part of the Nature publishing group. The

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This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial

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A new study in Clinical Nutrition provides evidence that the regular consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may enhance brain vascular function and memory in older adults. The research indicates that eating a moderate daily amount of peanuts improves blood flow

Nutrition for Brain Health

Powerful food combinations that improve heart, bone, and brain health from morning meals to evening dinners |

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Powerful food combinations that improve heart, bone, and brain health from morning meals to evening dinners

Certain food pairings not only enhance flavour but also maximise the nutritional benefits your body receives. From the classic combination of yogurt and berries to the heart-friendly mix of tomatoes and olive oil, these pairings harness the power of nutrient

Nutrition for Brain Health

NIZO and University of Twente launch device tracking how ingredients affect cognition

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NIZO and the University of Twente have launched a Gut–Brain Axis on Chip that tracks how nutrients affect brain function, offering food innovators an animal-free testing solution.

NIZO and the University of Twente unveil Gut–Brain Axis on Chip for animal-free ingredient testing, advancing research into nutrition and brain health.NIZO and the University of Twente unveil Gut–Brain Axis on Chip for animal-free ingredient testing, advancing research into nutrition and brain health.

The Gut-Brain Axis on Chip. Credit: University of Twente


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