daily Peanut Consumption Linked to Improved Brain Function in Seniors, Newโ Study Finds
Paris, France โค- A new study published in Clinical Nutrition โฃreveals that daily consumption of peanuts can significantly improve cerebrovascular โfunction and verbal memory in individuals aged 60 to 75. Researchers found that โeating approximately 60 grams โฃ- orโ around 80 peanuts,โค two handfuls – of dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts with their skins โimproved cerebral blood flow by โ3.6% and blood flow to the gray matter by 4.5%.
The 16-week study followed 31 healthy men andโ women, with one group incorporating aโฃ daily dose of peanuts into their diet while the other served as a control. Participants underwent neuropsychological testsโฃ and MRI scans to assess brain health. Results showed a nearly 6% advancement inโ the peanut-consuming group’s ability to remember words, alongside a reduction in at-home blood pressure.
“Cerebral blood flow is an notable physiological marker of cerebrovascular function,” explained Dr. Peter Joris,lead author of the study. “it corresponds to the quantity of bloodโข that irrigates the brain,providing it with oxygen and essential nutrients.”
the researchers attribute the benefits to a combination of polyphenols and fibers found in the peanut skin, working in conjunction with the โL-arginine within the seed. they recommend choosing dry-roasted, โคunsalted peanuts with skins intact to maximize these protective effects. The findings suggest that incorporating peanuts into a โdaily routine could โbe an effective preventative measure for cognitive health as we age.
