https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-brain-aging-10237/
Published today in Cell Reports , the research from the University’s Charles Perkins Centre shows improvements in overall health and brain health, as well as learning and memory in mice that were fed an unrestricted low protein high carbohydrate diet.
The research shows for the first time that unrestricted low-protein, high-carbohydrate diets have similar protective benefits for the brain as calorie restriction, which is well known for its longevity benefits although not sustainable in humans.
“However, the majority of people have a hard time restricting calories, especially in Western societies where food is so freely available.