Brain Foods for Studying and Exams
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7071526/ - Cheng FW, et al. (2021). US Older Adults That Consume Avocado or Guacamole Have Better Cognition Than Non-consumers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2014.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8551489/ - Chen R, et al. (2022). Naringin protects human nucleus pulposus cells against TNF-α-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and loss of cellular homeostasis by enhancing autophagic flux via AMPK/SIRT1 activation.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8898769/ - Edwards CG, et al. (2019). Effects of 12-week avocado consumption on cognitive function among adults with overweight and obesity.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31846631/ - Kokubun K, et al. (2020). Fish intake may affect brain structure and improve cognitive ability in healthy people.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7103640/ - Kucab M, et al. (2019). Effects of eggs and egg components on cognitive performance, glycemic response, and subjective appetite in children aged 9–14 years (P14-017-19).
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6574919/ - Lehner A, et al. (2019). Fish consumption is associated with school performance in children in a non-linear way
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9103913/ - Nakajima A, et al. (2019). Potential benefits of nobiletin, a citrus flavonoid, against Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31295812/ - Nishi SK, et al. (2023). Impact of nut consumption on cognition across the lifespan.
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7146131/ - Saint SE, et al. (2018). The macular carotenoids are associated with cognitive function in preadolescent children.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5852769/ - Soh Y, et al. (2020). Association between Vitamin B12 levels and cognitive function in the elderly Korean population.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7387066/ - Stanaway L, et al. (2019). Acute supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice causes a greater increase in plasma nitrite and reduction in blood pressure of older compared to younger adults.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6683255/ - Stringham JM, et al. (2019). Lutein across the lifespan: From childhood cognitive performance to the aging eye and brain.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6629295/ - Travica N, et al. (2019). The effect of blueberry interventions on cognitive performance and mood: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30999017/ - Uan C, et al. (2018). Long-term intake of vegetables and fruits and subjective cognitive function in US men.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30464030/ - Whyte AR, et al. (2019). Flavonoid-rich mixed berries maintain and improve cognitive function over a 6 h period in young healthy adults.
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