This damage is linked to a widespread deficiency in choline, a nutrient critical for memory, liver function and controlling inflammation.
Researchers found low choline levels strongly correlated with increased inflammation, liver stress and a key marker of neuron injury.
The findings suggest metabolic health issues may harm the brain decades before any symptoms like memory loss appear.
Prioritizing choline-rich foods and addressing metabolic health early could be crucial strategies for long-term brain protection.
New research reveals a disturbing disconnect between age and brain health, suggesting that the biological seeds of cognitive decline may be sown much earlier than previously believed. Scientists from Arizona State University have discovered that young adults with obesity are already showing measurable signs of brain cell injury, closely mirroring patterns found in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease. Published in the journal Aging and Disease, the study points to a common but overlooked culprit: a widespread deficiency in the essential nutrient choline. This finding challenges the conventional timeline of brain aging and underscores the profound, early impact of metabolic health on our most vital organ....<<<Read More>>>...