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- A study indicates that diet significantly affects brain aging, with potential for dietary changes to slow or reverse cognitive decline.
- The DIRECT PLUS trial monitored nearly 300 adults over 18 months, linking specific blood proteins to brain aging.
- Participants on a green-MED diet showed changes in key proteins, Galectin-9 and Decorin.
- Researchers aim to develop a blood test for early detection of brain aging signals.
- Dugal Bain-Kim advocates for diet, exercise, and sleep for brain health, utilizing the MIND diet and microdosing GLP-1 medication.