Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
Lauri Wright, director of nutrition programs at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health, also reflected on these “encouraging” findings in an interview with Fox News Digital, urging people to “interpret them with some caution.”
Wright, who was not involved in the study, reiterated that the study is observational and can only show an association, not causation.
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People who eat eggs regularly may have different lifestyle habits and dietary patterns that could influence the findings, she noted.
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Even so, she said, there are “some good reasons that eggs could play a role in brain health.”
“Egg yolks are one of the richest dietary sources of choline, which the body uses to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and cognitive function,” Wright said. “Eggs also provide nutrients linked to healthy aging, including lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin B12, quality protein and small amounts of omega-3 fats.”
Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet depending on how they’re prepared and paired, an expert said. (iStock)
Wright added that eggs can “absolutely fit” into a healthy dietary pattern that supports brain health, but noted that the overall context of the diet matters.
“Eggs served with vegetables, whole grains, fruit, beans, nuts or fish are very different nutritionally than eggs consistently paired with processed meats, refined carbohydrates and high-sodium foods,” she said. “For most healthy adults, moderate egg intake can fit within a heart-healthy eating pattern.”
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Healthy eating is rarely about “one superfood,” according to the nutritionist.
“The bigger picture is maintaining an overall dietary pattern that supports cardiovascular and metabolic health, because what is good for the heart is often good for the brain as well,” she added.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
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