As we grow older, we are faced with a lot of health issues. One of this issue is cognitive decline. But there is hope. According to new research published in Science Advances, we might want to look to essential amino acids. Previous research has suggested that consuming seven selected essential amino acids can lead to both improvements in attention and cognitive flexibility, as well as improvements in psychosocial functioning.
To build on these findings, researcher wanted to know if these amino acids could slow brain degeneration (and protect against dementia). The research indicates that in older adults, low protein diets are linked to poor maintenance of brain function.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Based on their findings, it appears Amino LP7 may protect the brain by reducing brain inflammation, as well as preventing kynurenine, an inflammation inducer, from getting into the brain in the first place.
Not only does this prevent inflammatory immune cells from attacking existing neurons, but Amino LP7 may also reduce neuronal death, plus improve neuronal connectivity and overall brain function
In summary, this is great news for anyone concerned with brain health, aging, and cognitive decline. While more research is necessary to confirm the brain-protecting effects of Amino LP7 on humans, in the meantime, it’s one more good reason to get enough essential amino acids in your diet.