Showing posts with label diet to prevent neuron death. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet to prevent neuron death. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2011

Cutting the Calories and Eating the Right Brain Food

One of the main reasons to cut the calories is to slow down the brain cells rapid decline. A study conducted by the University of Florida on lab rats on a specific food diet (40% restricted calorie-intake) turned out that the rats had higher levels of beneficial protein that protects against neuron death.

In a twist of brain food irony, another group of US researchers have found out that people who consume folic acid or folate supplements in large doses may end up in a faster state of mental decline when older. So too much of a good thing is really bad for you, make sure take supplements in moderation and never in heavy dosages.