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- Key mechanisms by which dietary macronutrients affect the brain and cognition include glucose and insulin metabolism, neurotransmitter actions, and cerebral oxidation and inflammation. In conclusion, macronutrient intake affects cognitive function both acutely and in the long-term, involving peripheral and central mechanisms.
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Sep 18, 2022 · Multiple studies have found a correlation between a diet high in refined sugars and impaired brain function — and even a worsening of symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression. It makes sense.
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Aug 1, 2012 · How diet can help—or harm—your cognitive fitness. Before you cut into a big T-bone steak with French fries, here is some food for thought: Research suggests that what we eat might have an impact on our ability to remember and our likelihood of developing dementia as we age.
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Advances in molecular biology have revealed the ability of food-derived signals to influence energy metabolism and synaptic plasticity and, thus, mediate the effects of food on cognitive function, which is likely to have been crucial for the evolution of the modern brain.
Dec 6, 2017 · In this review, we will discuss the extent of, and mechanisms for, diet’s influence on mood and cognition during different stages of life, with a focus on microglial activation,...
- Sarah J. Spencer, Aniko Korosi, Sophie Layé, Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Ruth M. Barrientos
- 2017
Oct 23, 2023 · What is the gut-brain system, and how does diet affect it? The gut-brain system involves two-way communication between the central and enteric nervous system and links emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions.
The effects of a plant-based diet reviewed by Medawar et al. reported the impact on cognition/cognitive processes, brain activity for language and empathy-related tasks, emotional health, and personality traits.
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Jun 1, 2021 · A healthy diet supports brain integrity and functionality, whereas inadequate nutrition compromises it. Studying diet can be key to nutritional recommendations, thereby improving the landscape of mental health and healthy brain aging.
