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“More evidence that sulforaphane (high in broccoli sprouts) may have positive effects on the brain. A pilot trial finds sulforaphane treatment increased glutathione levels (the body and brain's most abundant antioxidant) in the blood and hippocampus region of the brain in healthy people.”

“The scans and tests revealed that creatine induced several critical changes in the brain, including: Increasing the ratio of phosphocreatine to inorganic phosphate, providing more energy for brain cells. Boosting the levels of ATP, supporting better brain activity and energy management.”

“This 2018 review presents a review of the evidence demonstrating osteocalcin's roles in the brain.”

“In Alzheimer's, fat metabolism in the brain becomes altered, influencing disease progression. A recent study found that a modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet boosted healthy fats in the brain and lowered Alzheimer's-associated markers.”

“The brain's reward centers react more strongly to the sight of tempting food than to less tempting options, driving food choices. Evidence suggests the gut microbiome influences these neural activity patterns, ultimately modulating body weight and metabolic health.”

“Impaired brain glucose uptake also plays a causal role in tau tangle formation, another hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Executive function involves higher-level cognitive skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.”

“Researchers found that a glucocorticoid receptor in fat tissue can affect the way the brain controls stress and metabolism. Initially, such signals from the receptor can be lifesavers, directing the brain to regulate its energy balance and influencing stress responses in a beneficial way.”

“Then, they gave neonatal mice that had experienced inflammation-driven brain injury and subsequent white matter losses 20-alpha hydroxycholesterol. They found that the compound promoted white matter formation, reversing the animals' brain injuries.”

“They measured leptin and related markers in the participants' blood and tested their cognitive function. Then, they assessed their brain structure using magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure white matter integrity and signs of brain atrophy.”

“Findings from a new study demonstrate that altering the gut microbial population may alter the aging process of the human brain. The authors of the study transplanted gut microbiota samples from healthy young or old mice into young germ­-free mice.”