Scientists say that many foods we eat for pleasure contain such high amounts of potentially harmful substances that they damage critical brain functions.
Researchers say new data is shedding even more light on the damage that ultra-processed foods can do to brain function as scientists looked at thousands of people to see how ingredients in these foods damage cognitive abilities.
Rudy Tanzi, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the genetics and aging research unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston was not involved in the study but told CNN Health,"While in need of further study and replication, the new results are quite compelling and emphasize the critical role for proper nutrition in preserving and promoting brain health and reducing risk for brain diseases as we get...
Cognitive testing was given to track their mental abilities while eating a diet that contained, at least in part, processed foods for the participants.
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