The Claim
In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with mixed nuts followed for 6.5 years does not significantly improve cognitive performance or reduce the odds of mild cognitive impairment compared to a low-fat diet.
What the research says
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For older people with high heart risk, eating a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts for about six and a half years didn't help their memory or thinking any more than a low-fat diet, and it didn't lower their chances of having mild memory problems.
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A Mediterranean diet supplemented with mixed nuts, followed for 6.5 years, does not significantly improve cognitive performance or reduce the odds of mild cognitive impairment in older adults at high cardiovascular risk compared to a low-fat diet.
The body responds to certain nutrients found in extra-virgin olive oil, like healthy fats and special plant compounds. These nutrients travel in the blood and help lower swelling and neutralize harmful molecules. This makes the blood vessels in the brain healthier and keeps the brain cells safe from damage, which helps the brain work better over time.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Virgin olive oil supplementation and long-term cognition: the Predimed-Navarra randomized, trial
The study found that eating a Mediterranean diet with added nuts did not help brain performance or reduce memory problems, but adding olive oil did. So the claim about nuts is correct.
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