"Did you know that certain foods can actively damage your brain's structure and function, potentially setting the stage for memory problems and cognitive decline years before symptoms appear? Billions of dollars is spent on brain training apps and supplements, but we might be undoing all that good work with what's on our dinner plate. What you eat not only affects your waistline - it also shapes your brain's future."
"Those convenient packaged snacks and ready meals aren't just expanding your waistline - they're shrinking your brain. Ultra-processed foods contain a cocktail of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients that promote inflammation throughout the body, including the brain. Studies have found that people who consume the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline. These foods trigger inflammatory responses that damage the delicate connections between brain cells."
Certain foods can actively damage brain structure and function, increasing risk of memory problems and cognitive decline years before symptoms. Ultra-processed foods promote systemic and neuroinflammation through additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, and are associated with a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline. These inflammatory responses damage delicate synaptic connections between brain cells. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed meats provide nutrients that support brain health and avoid harmful additives. Larger predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish contain high mercury levels that cross the blood-brain barrier and disrupt neural cellular function. Smaller fish like salmon, trout, and sardines supply omega-3 fatty acids without toxic mercury.
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