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Dietary Choices Linked to Brain Health in Mice and Adults

10/25/2025

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University of Missouri researchers found that female mice with the APOE4 gene showed improved gut microbiota and brain energy on a ketogenic diet versus a high-carbohydrate diet.
An 18-month study showed adults on a calorie-restricted green-MED diet rich in polyphenols exhibited slower brain aging.
These results suggest dietary choices may help preserve brain health and reduce cognitive decline.
The findings link genetic risk factors, specific diets, and measurable brain health outcomes.

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University of Missouri researchers found that female mice with the APOE4 gene showed improved gut microbiota and brain energy on a ketogenic diet versus a high-carbohydrate diet.
An 18-month study showed adults on a calorie-restricted green-MED diet rich in polyphenols exhibited slower brain aging.
These results suggest dietary choices may help preserve brain health and reduce cognitive decline.
The findings link genetic risk factors, specific diets, and measurable brain health outcomes.