“We often hear that trans fats aren’t good for your heart and blood vessels. The same applies to the vessels of the brain,” said Dr Shae Datta.
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“A study from the journal Neurology found that older adults who had the highest levels of elaidic acid (a common type of trans fat) in their blood were more likely to develop dementia. Better to stick to olive oil and real butter.”
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While everyone enjoys French fries as a treat, Dr Pedram Navab has explained that foods high in fat can cause damage to blood vessels.
“A diet that incorporates fatty foods like French fries can damage blood vessels that supply the brain, causing cognitive impairment,” he said.Buy vitamins and supplements
“It reduces the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and leads to neuronal damage of the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is instrumental for learning and memory.”
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