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Nuts, as a key component of healthy dietary patterns, have been linked with improvements in brain health, including better cognitive function, a reduced risk of depression, better mood, and enhanced
guidelines by health professionals and policy makers. They also reflect Health Canada’s population health approach to developing dietary guidance. This approach considers the broad range of factors and conditions that have a strong influence on health. Throughout the development of this report, Health Canada’s scientists, as well as population
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Longitudinal studies have reported that regular nut consumption is associated with better cognitive function1. Men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study that regularly consumed nuts (>2 servings/week) had better overall cognitive function compared to those who rarely ate nuts2.
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Some systematic reviews have further suggested that nut consumption is positively associated with cognitive function tests (54, 147), and nuts might have a role both in child development and in slowing some age-related cognitive decline.
Feb 16, 2023 · While limited and inconclusive, available evidence suggests a possible role for nuts in the maintenance of cognitive health and prevention of cognitive decline in individuals across the...
Mar 16, 2023 · Tree nuts and peanuts (henceforth, nuts) are nutrient-dense foods rich in neuroprotective components; thus, their consumption could benefit cognitive health. However, evidence to date is limited and inconsistent regarding the potential benefits of nuts for cognitive function.
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Aug 30, 2022 · consumption is positively associated with cognitive function tests (54, 147), and nuts might have a role both in child development and in slowing some age-related cognitive decline. For...