Dietary flavonoids and human cognition: A meta-analysis

Our dietary intake is not limited to homeostatic and survival outcomes, but spans several biochemical processes that modify our behavioral patterns. In this study by Strang et al. (2017), the authors evaluate the links between macronutrient composition, neurotransmitter precursor levels, and social decision-making. The authors demonstrated that breakfast meals containing a high carbohydrate/protein ratio (80% […]

While the influence of a high-fat or ‘Western’ diet on risk of metabolic disorders is well known, Cordner & Tamashiro (2015) consider the more recent reports of fat-rich diet’s impact on the brain, behavior and cognition. This review analyzes the techniques employed by rodent models to assess learning and memory, and discusses findings from studies […]