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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

These food nutrients are linked to slower brain ageing, scientists say

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Scientists have found new evidence linking the nutrients found in a Mediterranean diet to slower brain ageing.

A study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the US found that certain nutrients, including some types of fatty acids, antioxidants and plant pigments, may play a key role in the healthy ageing of the brain.

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