Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging
Date:
July 25, 2017
Source:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Summary:
Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study. The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as avocados and eggs — had neural responses that were more on par with younger individuals than with their peers.