Association of long-term diet quality with hippocampal volume: longitudinal cohort study

Findings from cohort studies suggest that healthy diet, that is, a diet rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds1 that improve insulin sensitivity and endothelial function, may also prevent depression and delay cognitive decline.2-4 In parallel, research investigating mechanisms by which overall diet might exert its protective effects on the brain is starting to emerge. Indeed, rodent models have shown that diet rich in saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar adversely affects learning and memory performances that rely on the integrity of the hippocampus.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Study Source Type: research