Brain Foods: Nutrition to Optimize Cognitive Performance

M. Selvamuthukumaran (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026

The brain, as the central organ of the body, plays a vital role in controlling bodily functions, enabling thought and fostering emotions. To perform efficiently, it requires proper nourishment in the form of essential nutrients. Brain-boosting foods, rich in active ingredients such as zinc, monounsaturated fatty acids, choline, and DHA, have been shown to significantly enhance cognitive performance and memory power. Brain Foods: Nutrition to Optimize Cognitive Performance explores the science of extracting bioactive constituents from natural sources to develop innovative cognitive performance-enhancing foods. It provides insights into the packaging materials required for brain-boosting products and serves as a comprehensive guide for food technologists seeking to create novel memory-enhancing foods from indigenous resources. The book addresses critical safety and regulatory aspects, offering a global perspective on organizations and initiatives dedicated to advancing brain health through nutrition. A must-have resource for researchers, food technologists, and professionals in the field, it bridges the gap between science and application in the development of brain-boosting foods.

• Curatore: M. Selvamuthukumaran
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 288 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 720 gr.
• EAN: 9781032687155

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