The common snack that helped enhance memory and brain function in a 16-week trial
How eating this popular snack for four months could boost brain health
- Dutch researchers discovered that consuming approximately 60 unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for four months enhanced brain function and memory in healthy older adults.
- The study, conducted by Maastricht University Medical Center, reported a 3.6 percent increase in global cerebral blood flow and a 5.8 percent improvement in memory.
- Participants, aged between 60 and 75, also experienced a decrease in blood pressure, indicating potential benefits for reducing the risk of dementia.
- Dr. Peter Joris explained that the improved blood flow delivers vital oxygen and nutrients, thereby enhancing overall brain vascular function.
- The positive effects are linked to nutrients such as l-arginine, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, plant chemicals and inflammation-reducing antioxidants, including resveratrol found in peanut skin.