"Your brain is aging, take care as you get older"... 'These nutrients' protect brain cells

 

"Your brain is aging, take care of it as you get older"…

'These nutrients' protect brain cells

 

 

As people age, it is inevitable that cognitive abilities decline and brain health deteriorates.

Although many risk factors that accelerate brain aging are well known through research,

Information about factors that can prevent or alleviate cognitive decline is still lacking.

 

According to a study published in NPJ Aging, a sister journal of the journal Nature, certain nutrients may play a crucial role in promoting healthy brain aging.

 

Research findings: two distinct phenotypes of brain aging

Accelerated aging and delayed aging have been confirmed.

 

Participants in the delayed aging group have larger brain volume compared to participants in the accelerated aging group.

It has greater white matter integrity, higher concentrations of brain metabolites, and better functional connectivity.

 

These findings suggest that delayed aging phenotypes are characterized by healthier brain structure and function.

 

In terms of nutrient profile, the aging delay group is beneficial for brain health.

The concentration of a known specific nutrient was higher.

 

Here, polyunsaturated fatty acids such as EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) are included.

Single unsaturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid and gondoic acid, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin

Vitamins including carotenoids, vitamin E, and choline were included. These nutrients are

Well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are related to oxidation

It helps protect the brain from stress and supports cell health.

 

Individuals in the delayed aging group performed better on cognitive tests measuring intelligence, executive function, and memory.

 

Professor Aaron Babi, a research author and director of the Brain, Biology, and Behavior Center at Nebraska-Lincoln University,

Our research identifies the key nutrient profiles that can delay cognitive decline in the elderly.

 

Provides promising pathways for designing nutritional interventions to promote healthy brain aging

Research results indicate that certain dietary components are associated with cognitive function as age increases.

It suggests that it may help maintain brain health.

 

 

Journalist Park Joo-hyun (sabina@kormedi.com)