The functionality of an individual's brain is influenced by the interaction between various environmental factors, including diet, and genetic predispositions. The objective of diet in maintaining optimal brain function may significantly contribute to the treatment and prevention of mental health illness. Experimental models and epidemiological studies have provided evidence demonstrating that both the collective and specific constituents of the human diet exert an influence on brain function. This narrative review examines the five primary dimensions of brain function that have an impact on mental health and performance. The topics of interest include: (1) the development of the brain; (2) the networks and neurotransmitters involved in brain signaling; (3) memory and cognitive processes; (4) symmetry between protein synthesis and breakdown; and (5) the detrimental consequences resulting from persistent inflammatory processes.
Keywords
Central Nervous System, Cognitive Function, Brain Health, Memory and Cognitive Processes, Persistent Inflammatory Processes.
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Chen Yuyu and Changhui Zhou, “Influence Diet on Cognitive Function and Brain Health”, Journal of Biomedical and Sustainable Healthcare Applications, vol.4, no.1, pp. 010-021, January 2024. doi: 10.53759/0088/JBSHA20240402.
