Limited research or education on concussion recovery nutrition is preventing some performance dietitians and nutritionists from successfully supporting their athletes, according to new research.
A review of preclinical studies and human trials concludes Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha are both safe and effective in combating stress but with differing mechanisms of action their use in product formulation should be carefully considered based on target health benefits and audience.
There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and worsening mental acuity among cognitively healthy older people, suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.
Increased dietary intake of vitamin B1 has been linked to better cognitive function in individuals aged over 60, according to a cross-sectional observational study by academics in China.