The ultimate brain food

HealthNutrition
Written By George Patsali

If you want to safeguard your mind, fish might be the ultimate brain food. Research has shown that eating fish twice a week can help protect against cognitive disorders. One review found it decreases the likelihood of dementia by 10 percent and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s by 30 percent.

But there's more. Another study found that people who ate seafood once a week had healthier brains and better memory retention than those who didn’t. Those with the APOE e4 allele, which increases Alzheimer's risk, showed the most significant improvement. The benefits of fish might become even more pronounced as you age, helping to protect memory and cognitive processing.

Fish is packed with nutrients that support brain health, especially DHA, selenium, and Vitamin D. If you don’t eat fish, consider adding flaxseeds or walnuts to your diet, or try a fish oil supplement. Make sure it's NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport certified to ensure quality.

George Patsali

IFBB Certified Nutritionist & Fitness Trainer

Former Taekwondo Professional Athlete (alm. 2 decades) that worked with the best nutritionists, dietitians and personal trainers in my athletic career.

I read and implement daily the best practices and share my knowledge and honest opinion on what works best, in order to grow with everyone and have a healthier, fitter community worldwide.

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