A new study has discovered that a commonly found food in our kitchens can play a significant role in keeping our brains younger.
It has been found out that about two out of three Americans face some level of cognitive decline as they reach the age of 70, which itself proves how important it is to include such foods in your diet that help sharpen the mind.
The researchers have declared eggs a powerhouse of protein that plays a key role in keeping the brain younger.
In a study published in the journal Nutrients, the researchers have discovered a direct link between egg consumption and better semantic memory and executive functioning.
Titled as the Rancho Bernardo Study, the research analyzed the data of 890 adults who were over the age of 55, participating in a long-term observational study.
The study examined participants’ egg intake and evaluated their cognitive skills, including executive function, memory recall, language skills, and mental adaptability.
This led to the result that participants who consumed more eggs had a smaller drop in fluency scores. The risk decreased by 0.1 with each increase in egg consumption category, concluding that increased egg intake can actually lower the risk of cognitive decline.
"Research has found this nutrient to have anti-inflammatory benefits, which may help protect against cognitive decline," said Keri Gans, the author of The Small Change Diet.
It has already been found earlier that choline, found in egg yolks, shares a direct link to better cognition, and the nutrients found in eggs help support brain function and are in fact considered a brain-friendly food.
