Mâncarea sănătoasă poate îmbunătăți memoria. Studiu: legătura dintre intestin și creier influențează formarea amintirilor

A recent study from USC reveals that nutrition impacts memory formation by activating gut-brain communication. This mechanism, involving the vagus nerve, influences acetylcholine release in the brain, crucial for memory. The research indicates that only caloric intake enhances brain activity related to memory, while unhealthy diets can impair this function. Although findings are based on male rats, they suggest potential implications for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, highlighting the importance of gut health and balanced nutrition for cognitive function.