00:00A daily serving of peanuts may be linked to a healthier aging brain.
00:03Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center studied 31 healthy adults aged 60 to 75.
00:10For 16 weeks, they ate 60 grams of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts a day.
00:15That's about two servings.
00:17Brain scans showed improved insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions.
00:22That matters because insulin helps brain cells grow, survive, and communicate.
00:26As people age, the brain can respond less to insulin.
00:30That's been linked to age-related cognitive decline.
00:32An earlier study by the same team found a 3.6% rise in blood flow to the brain.
00:38It also found a 5.8% improvement in verbal memory.
00:42The researchers point to peanuts' healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and plant protein.
00:47It's a small study, and the release came from the Peanut Institute.
00:51Still, it's an intriguing clue for brain health research.
00:54Disclosure.
00:54This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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