I'd say, "eat your fish, eggs and medium cooked grass fed beef/lamb/buffalo" It appears that our brains are being starved of essential fats. Perhaps the "Low Fat" craze of the 80's is a reason for an increase in dementia and Alzheimers. PERHAPS
It has long been suspected that the relative abundance of specific nutrients can affect cognitive processes and emotions. Newly described influences of dietary factors on neuronal function and synaptic plasticity have revealed some of the vital mechanisms that are responsible for the action of diet on brain health and mental function. Several gut hormones that can enter the brain, or that are produced in the brain itself, influence cognitive ability. Although food has classically been perceived as a means to provide energy and building material to the body, its ability to prevent and protect against diseases is starting to be recognized. In particular, research over the past 5 years has provided exciting evidence for the influence of dietary factors on specific molecular systems and mechanisms that maintain mental function. For instance, a diet that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids is garnering appreciation for supporting cognitive processes in humans1 and upregulating genes that are important for maintaining synaptic function and plasticity in rodents2. In turn, diets that are high in saturated fat are becoming notorious for reducing molecular substrates that support cognitive processing and increasing the risk of neurological dysfunction in both humans3 and animals4. Although these studies emphasize an important effect of food on the brain, further work is necessary to determine the mechanisms of action and the conditions for therapeutic applications in humans.
I'd say, "eat your fish, eggs and medium cooked grass fed beef/lamb/buffalo" It appears that our brains are being starved of essential fats. Perhaps the "Low Fat" craze of the 80's is a reason for an increase in dementia and Alzheimers. PERHAPS
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