A new study by researchers from the University of California, USA, found that a diet that includes foods from the keto diet (a low-carb, high-fat diet) reduces neurotransmitter levels in the brain that are associated with cognitive decline.
To find out the results of the study, the researchers collected data from 20 participants, 11 of whom were cognitively normal and 9 who showed signs of mild cognitive impairment. The CBD was lowest for people on the modified keto diet who were already suffering from some cognitive impairment, which means the keto diet with doses of chicken and beef was good for the brain.
He hopes that a better understanding of this complex relationship between diet, cognitive status and gut health will lead to new interventions for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
