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I recently wrote about the reported benefits of the nutrient choline for improved memory and brain health. A new study, soon to be published in the journal Neurology, has now investigated the link between brain health and other nutrients in the diet, including Vitamins B, C, D and E, omega 3 and trans fats. [...]  A new study conducted at the Boston University School of Medicine suggests that the nutrient choline may improve cognitive function in healthy adults. Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which plays a part in memory and other cognitive functions. Low acetylcholine levels are linked with Alzheimer’s. A group of 1391 healthy (dementia-free) [...] Long chain omega 3 fatty acids from oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines are essential for the efficient function of the brain and body. It is well known that having good intakes of the long chain omega 3 fats during pregnancy and in early infancy is important for brain function and [...] Nutrition and natural remedies for the treatment and prevention of mood disorders and depression is something I am very interested in and have written a lot about. Nutrition really can impact the brain and it would be wonderful to see nutritional and natural remedies being used more widely by the medical community. Depression is [...] A study (1) published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health has found that a diet high in processed foods, fats and sugars in early childhood may lower IQ, while a healthy diet rich in vitamins and nutrients may increase IQ. In their introduction the authors of this study note that very little [...] Studies have found that long chain omega 3 fatty acids, from oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, may be useful in the prevention and treatment of depression and low mood. Now research has found (1) that eating trans-fats may increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil may protect [...] In November I mentioned a study which found that supplemental B vitamins which lowered homocysteine levels in the body might be useful to help elderly individuals with mild cognitive [mental function] impairment. A recent study (1) has found that Vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The results of the research suggests that elderly individuals [...] Low levels of vitamin D in the blood have been linked to poorer mood and reduced brain function, or cognition. Lack of the sunshine vitamin has also been implicated in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Research in the areas of vitamin D and brain function is still building and the relationship is still not clear. [...] A study (1) has found that walking at least six miles (cumulatively) a week may help protect elderly individuals from age-related ‘brain shrinkage’ (loss of brain grey matter). In May last year I wrote about a study which found that walking might help protect women against strokes and I have previously written about the importance [...] A healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables has been previously linked to the prevention of many chronic diseases from heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition (1) has found that “In the elderly, a diet rich in plant foods is associated with better performance [...] |
  
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