Cognitive function in response to a pecan-enriched meal: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study in healthy adults
Objective: To examine cognitive responses to a pecan-enriched (68 g) meal or an isocaloric control meal in healthy adults. Methods: Thirty-one adults completed a double-blind, randomized crossover trial with two testing visits: a pecan-enriched shake (PEC) (68 g pecans) or a high saturated fat shake as control (CON). A cognitive battery, visual analog scale for […]
Effects of daily almond consumption for six months on cognitive measures in healthy middle-aged to older adults: a randomized control trial.
Background: Age-related cognitive decline is a major public health issue. Almonds are rich in nutrients that benefit cognitive function. Objective: To investigate the impact of almonds on cognition in elderly adults. Design: In a six-month, single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial, the effects of an almond intervention on cognition in healthy, middle-aged/older adults (50-75 years) was tested. Subjects were assigned to […]
Cerebrovascular and cognitive benefits of high-oleic peanut consumption in healthy overweight middle-aged adults.
OBJECTIVE: Peanuts contain bioactive nutrients beneficial for vascular function. This study investigated whether consumption of unsalted peanuts (with skins) would enhance cerebrovascular perfusion and cognitive performance. METHOD: In a randomized crossover trial, 61 volunteers (29 males/32 females, 65 ± 7 years, BMI 31 ± 4 kg/m2) consumed their habitual diet ± high-oleic peanuts (56-84 g/day), each for 12 weeks. Nutrient intakes, vascular and […]
Non-polyphenolic compounds of a specific kind of dried grape (Maviz) inhibit memory impairments induced by beta-amyloid peptide.
OBJECTIVES: Although grape has been recently the topic of many investigations, Maviz (a kind of dried one) has remained neglected. The aim of this study was to assess anti-Alzheimer activity of Maviz. METHODS: To reach this goal, total phenolic content (TPC) of ethanolic (Eth) and aqueous (Aq) extracts were determined and radical scavenging activity was […]
Hazelnut and neuroprotection: Improved memory and hindered anxiety in response to intra-hippocampal Aβ injection.
Objectives Corylus avellana L. (hazelnut) is known to be a delicious and nutritious food. This study was carried out to evaluate the use of hazelnut as a therapy for memory impairment because in Iranian traditional medicine, it is recommended for those suffering from a particular type of dementia, with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Methods In […]