The antioxidants present in eggplants help
protect brain cell membranes from free radical damage and also help rid the body of excess iron, ultimately preventing cell damage that could lead to degenerative diseases.
In new research, published in an article in The Journal of Neuroscience, Burger and Oline — along with Dr. Go Ashida of the University of Oldenburg in Germany — have investigated
auditory brain cell membrane selectivity and observed that the neurons «tuned» to receive high - frequency sound preferentially select faster input than their low - frequency - processing counterparts — and that this preference is tolerant of changes to the inputs being received.
In humans, it is found in
our brain cell membrane.
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is an amino acid that is soluble in fat and it can be found at the inner side of
brain cell membranes, where it is in charge of cognitive operation by promoting communication between the cells, which is in turn essential for the proper functioning of the brain.
According to Dr. Andrew Weil, «experts believe omega - 3s improve the health of
brain cell membranes, allowing greater communication between cells.»
«Since omega - 3 fat, primarliy DHA, is the most important structural component of
the brain cell membrane, it stands to reason that it is also good for the retina... astaxanthin, which is even a more potent antioxidant than lutein, vitamin E, and beta - carotone... A study in the Archives of Ophthalmology found that people who have a high omega - 3 DHA intake cut their risk of ARMD - the leading cause of blindness in people over fifty - in half...» It sounds fishy to me.
Healthy unsaturated fats in avocados help keep
your brain cell membranes flexible, according to Kansas State University.
Omega - 3 fatty acids, especially brain - nourishing DHA, are instrumental in the function of
the brain cell membranes necessary for the transmission of signals and communication between brain cells.
Healthy fats — such as the omega - 3 fatty acids in fish oils and nut oils — are a major part of
brain cell membranes, and optimal levels can play a key role in protecting your brain.