Nutrition for Brain Health

A common nutrient deficiency may be silently harming young brains

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Scientists have long recognized that conditions affecting the body can also influence the brain. Issues such as obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance place strain on the body’s metabolic and vascular systems. Over time, this buildup of stress can …

Nutrition for Brain Health

Scientists solve 30-year mystery of a hidden nutrient that shields the brain and fights cancer

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An international team of scientists, co-led by researchers at the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin, has cracked a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for everything from healthy brain …

Mental Health and Brain Health

The impact nutrient deficiency can have on mental health

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Have you heard the saying “gut brain?” It’s a real thing. Research is showing how nutrient deficiency is impacting mental health.

Here are the 16 top essential nutrients for brain health for both adults and kids, according

Nutrition for Brain Health

Brain Fog During Menopause Is Connected To Low Levels Of This Nutrient, Per New Study

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Menopause and perimenopause pack a whopper of a punch when it comes to pesky symptoms. Think: Hot flashes, random sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and more. But it’s not just your body that bears the brunt of this hormonal change.

Nutrition for Brain Health

This underrated nutrient could be key for healthy brain ageing

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Vitamin K – a nutrient we mainly get from green vegetables – might be crucial for protecting our brains against cognitive decline.

According to a new study from Tufts University, US, the vitamin may be particularly useful for maintaining cells

Mental Health and Brain Health

The underappreciated nutrient that’s vital for our brains

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Getty Images/ Serenity Strull/ BBC An illustration of a brain where the lower portion is a cracked egg (Credit: Getty Images/ Serenity Strull)Getty Images/ Serenity Strull/ BBC

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The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it?

You may not have heard of choline before, but