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Uni of Reading: Walnuts for breakfast could boost brain function

Jake Clothier by Jake Clothier
Friday, February 21, 2025 6:42 am
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Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown.

Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown.

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EATING walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown.

Researchers at the University of Reading found that eating 50g of walnuts mixed into muesli and yoghurt led to faster reaction times throughout the day and better memory performance later in the day compared to eating an equivalent calorie-matched breakfast without nuts.

The research, published this month in Food & Function, involved 32 healthy young adults aged 18-30 who consumed both a walnut-rich breakfast and a matched breakfast on separate occasions.

The research was conducted at the University of Reading in the UK, at the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN).

While it was funded by the California Walnut Commission, the funders had no role in conducting the study or interpreting the results.

Participants completed a number of cognitive tests while their brain activity was monitored in the six hours after eating each breakfast.

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The findings build on previous research showing the cognitive impacts of regular nut consumption, including walnuts.

This is the first study to examine the immediate effects of walnuts on brain function in young adults throughout a single day.

Brain activity recordings revealed changes in neural activity that suggest walnuts may help the brain work more efficiently during challenging mental tasks, while blood samples revealed positive changes in glucose and fatty acid levels – both factors that could influence brain function.

The researchers suggest that walnuts’ mix of nutrients – including omega-3 alpha linolenic fatty acids, protein, and plant compounds called polyphenols – may enhance cognitive performance.

However, they note that more research is needed to fully understand how walnuts produce these beneficial effects on the brain.

Professor Claire Williams, who led the research, from the University of Reading, said: “This study helps strengthen the case for walnuts as brain food.

“A handful of walnuts with breakfast could give young adults a mental edge when they need to perform at the top of their game.

“It’s particularly exciting that such a simple dietary addition could make a measurable difference to cognitive performance.”

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