These 2 Drinks Can Slow Your Brain's Aging

You're in luck if you adore sipping coffee or chocolate in the winter. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research found that both of these beverages reduce cognitive decline

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The research examines case-controlled studies from Bordeaux and Dijon, France, examining food-related metabolic events in 842 dementia-free participants.

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Over 12 years, individuals' diets and neuropsychological tests were monitored for cognitive decline. Researchers examined individuals' gut flora

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Polyphenol-rich meals, cocoa, coffee, mushrooms, and red wine protected against cognitive deterioration. More research is needed to understand

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how caffeine (in coffee) affects cognitive decline, but the two study populations showed consistent patterns with these foods and how they alter metabolism

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Previous research have linked metabolic syndrome and cognitive impairment to inadequate gut flora. A recent Nutrients review links gut

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microbes to cognitive performance and shows how a healthy stomach affects brain function.

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Coffee and hot cocoa can improve mental health, but dietary components can cause cognitive deterioration. This study also shows how artificial

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sweeteners and alcohol can accelerate cognitive decline. Red wine contains antioxidants that can improve health, and the world's healthiest people drink it

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