We all know families that appear to be born with more than their fair share of "The Smarts" and other families that seem to produce less than average in intelligence. We know genetics play a role in this but genius's keep popping up from less than genius families. Nature or Nurture has been debated for many decades, but can you actually improve your intelligence by what you eat, or can lifestyle changes alter the grey matter for the better?

What do you think??

Hi Readers,
Could we possibly call alcohol a super food, or even a brain food ?????? Check "Does Beer cause Beer Belly"

We know that the foods we eat affect the body. But they may have even more of an influence on how the brain works—it's general tone and level of energy and how it handles its tasks. Mood, motivation and mental performance are powerfully influenced by diet.

Hi Vijaymohan,
Don't forget prevention!!
https://www.alzinfo.org/newsarticle/templat...13&zoneid=9

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Hi Hatfield,
Your probably right but I do my own research and post links where I think they are appropriate ie science that obeys the "golden rules".
I have a bit of information here but it is not good information, I'll search for abstracts later when I have time.
Cheers

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art...rticlekey=50746

Hi John,

That is a very good article about Glutathione even though it was written in 2001. I must pass it along to our research link for possible follow-up with the author.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Hi Readers,
A few years ago measurements of brain power were taken. Researchers found that just continuously reading books increased brain power, as did studying, playing video games with your kids, writing poetry and learning to play a musical instrument. Keeping the brain fit is just as important as keeping the body fit.

Hi All,
I watched the full interview and my take is , just another product with big claims. Nothing that a good healthy diet can not do for you. Coming from the bodybuilding world I am not a fan of supplementation, to much hype and a lot of money for claims and theories that really never amount to much. Nothing will ever take the place of GOOD SOUND NUTRITION. Just my humble opinion.

Hi Tony,
My sentiments exactly.

Hi Everyone,
We better add another food to this list.


Daily caffeine 'protects brain'
Coffee
The easy way to neutralise cholesterol?

Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests.

The drink has already been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer's Disease, and a study by a US team for the Journal of Neuroinflammation may explain why.

A vital barrier between the brain and the main blood supply of rabbits fed a fat-rich diet was protected in those given a caffeine supplement.

UK experts said it was the "best evidence yet" of coffee's benefits.


Caffeine is a safe and readily available drug and its ability to stabilise the blood brain barrier means it could have an important part to play in therapies against neurological disorders
Dr Jonathan Geiger
University of North Dakota

The "blood brain barrier" is a filter which protects the central nervous system from potentially harmful chemicals carried around in the rest of the bloodstream.

Other studies have shown that high levels of cholesterol in the blood can make this barrier "leaky".

Alzheimer's researchers suggest this makes the brain vulnerable to damage which can trigger or contribute to the condition.

The University of North Dakota study used the equivalent to just one daily cup of coffee in their experiments on rabbits.

After 12 weeks of a high-cholesterol diet, the blood brain barrier in those given caffeine was far more intact than in those given no caffeine.

'Safe drug'

"Caffeine appears to block several of the disruptive effects of cholesterol that make the blood-brain barrier leaky," said Dr Jonathan Geiger, who led the study.

"High levels of cholesterol are a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, perhaps by compromising the protective nature of the blood brain barrier.

"Caffeine is a safe and readily available drug and its ability to stabilise the blood brain barrier means it could have an important part to play in therapies against neurological disorders."

A spokesman for the Alzheimer's Disease Society said that the study shed "important light" on why previous research had showed benefits for drinking coffee.

"This is the best evidence yet that caffeine equivalent to one cup of coffee a day can help protect the brain against cholesterol.

"In addition to its effect on the vascular system, elevated cholesterol levels also cause problems with the blood brain barrier.

"This barrier, which protects the brain from toxins and infections, is less efficient prior to brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease or strokes."

She called for more research into whether the same effect could be seen in human