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Old 07-26-2017, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by smutsik View Post
Will look into that. I have just started researching things like BDNF which promote synapse plasticity and neurogenesis in the hippocampus, I feel like I've opened a door to a whole new world. I'll do a PubMed seach on all the foods you've listed. I remember starting to eat a bunch of walnuts because some source said that it contained DHA, but now another said that it doesn't and rather was a good source for ALA which in turn can be converted by the body to DHA but not very efficiently.
I'll dig into it, so much to learn!
Neuroprotective Diets Are Associated with Better Cognitive Function: The Health and Retirement Study

Neuroprotective Diets Are Associated with Better Cognitive Function: The Health and Retirement Study - McEvoy - 217 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library

Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults -- ScienceDaily
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