Eating too much sugar
The habit of consuming sugary drinks, candies or processed foods containing a lot of sugar is very common. A study on thousands of people showed that people who consume a lot of sugary drinks have lower brain volume and poorer memory than the rest of the group. This is explained by the fact that sugar increases inflammation and negatively affects nerve connections in the brain.
Lack of good fats, especially Omega-3
The brain is about 60% made up of fat, of which Omega-3 plays a key role in the formation and maintenance of nerve cells. According to Dr. Guillaume Fond - University of Marseille, France, a diet lacking Omega-3 can impair memory capacity and increase the risk of mental disorders. Eating less fatty fish, nuts or vegetable oils causes the brain not to be adequately nourished.
Unbalanced eating, poor nutrition
A diet lacking vitamins, minerals and antioxidants will make the brain work less efficiently. Experts say that "brain malnutrition" is quite common, when many people are full but do not have enough nutrients needed for the nervous system. This reduces the ability to form and retain memories.
Nutrition experts emphasize that improving memory is not too complicated. Just reduce sugar, supplement with good fats and build a balanced diet, you can protect your brain and maintain long-term alertness.
