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Nuts, as a key component of healthy dietary patterns, have been linked with improvements in brain health, including better cognitive function, a reduced risk of depression, better mood, and enhanced memory, learning and attention capacity.

Nut nutrients, including healthy fats, phytonutrients and B-group vitamins, have important roles in various aspects of brain health. We sum up the evidence on nuts and brain health, and dive into the mechanisms behind how nuts help support brain health.