Nutrition for Brain Health and Cognitive Performance

This book addresses how nutrition and diet can influence cognitive function. It presents information on dietary supplementation, dietary patterns and lifestyle choices for maximizing cognitive health across the lifespan. The book focuses on sensitivity of the brain to nutritional environments, nutrient deficiencies and the impact of diet on cognitive function and well-being. Chapters cover cognitive health in ageing adults; genetics for brain health; vitamins and minerals for cognitive health; flavonoids, glucose and herbal extracts to enhance cognitive function; and the application of technologies and assessment measures for nutrition and cognition research.