press release: ADVERTISEMENT “The fact we’re seeing these effects so quickly is a little bit alarming. “These findings indicate that consumption of a processed diet can produce significant and abrupt memory deficits – and in the aging population, rapid memory decline has a greater likelihood of progressing into neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
By being aware of this, maybe we can limit processed foods in our diets and increase consumption of foods that are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid DHA to either prevent or slow that progression.”The journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity published the findings.Barrientos’ research focuses on how highly processed foods affect the hippocampus and amygdala in particular.
This study builds on prior research showing that temporary high saturated fat diets can cause memory impairment and brain inflammation in older animals.
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