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Neurology January 2018 PMID 29263222

Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: Prospective study.

Martha Clare Morris, Yamin Wang, Lisa L Barnes, David A Bennett, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Sarah L Booth

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The discussions collectively express agreement with the study's conclusion that green leafy vegetables benefit cognitive health, supported by language emphasizing 'brain sharpness' and their role as 'food as medicine.' The tone mixes scientific references with practical advice, such as eating 'one serving per day' or adding greens to meals, reflecting both interest and engagement. While some conversations highlight personal observations and potential health impacts, the overall tone suggests moderate influence rather than transformative change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the study’s findings, with several posts referencing the cognitive benefits and supporting healthy eating habits.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of nutrition and brain health clearly captures high interest, as many posts focus on practical ways to incorporate greens into diets and highlight research results.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, including sharing personal observations, linking to the study, and discussing implications for health and aging.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article could influence health behavior and encourage healthier lifestyle choices, though the overall impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how eating green leafy vegetables and their nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, and folate relate to slowing cognitive decline in adults aged 58-99 over about 4.7 years.
  • It found that higher intake of green leafy vegetables and most nutrients studied (except carotene) was linked to a slower decline in cognitive function, similar to being 11 years younger.
  • Consuming roughly 1 serving per day of these vegetables and nutrients may help prevent or delay age-related cognitive decline.]
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Ronita De, PhD
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Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline https://t.co/SCFPch6GhJ #INPST

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Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: Prospective study. https://t.co/HOmCSMsKD5

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Green leafy vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals & other micronutrients like folate, menaquinone, phylloquinone, α-tocopherol & kaempferol. Source: Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: Prospective study. Neurology, 2018 https://t.co/zw5pdqTfnA

Sep 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 4,828 followers View post →
Brian
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The thinking skills and memory of those who ate about 1.5 servings of spinach per day aged at a rate equivalent to being 11 years younger than those who ate little or no greens. Not ideal soup weather, but I bought 1 lb of spinach to go in red lentil soup tomorrow pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29263222/

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Brian
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The thinking skills and memory of those who ate about 1.5 servings of spinach per day aged at a rate equivalent to being 11 years younger than those who ate little or no greens. Not ideal soup weather, but I bought 1 lb of spinach to go in red lentil soup tomorrow pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29263222/

Jul 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
drehman ☕️#ReadWriteThinkCriticallyDaily
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younger than those who ate little or no greens. —The Daily Pump @Schwarzenegger @BornFitness @ketch https://t.co/GtbQOnzj2i

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B5 HARMONY
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Leafy Greens – Low-Cal, High Nutrition!

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B5 HARMONY
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Leafy Greens – Low-Cal, High Nutrition!

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Denise Dewald, MD
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All my healthy patients who were in their 80s and 90s and on no medications ate their greens daily. Just my professional observation. And there are studies that back up my observation, like this one. So maybe your ideas on lectins are not the complete story. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29263222/

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抗加齢医学認定指導士／Ai
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参考文献 1) Martha Clare Morris, Yamin Wang, Lisa L. Barnes, et al., "Nutrients and Bioactives in Green Leafy Vegetables and Cognitive Decline,"Neurology 90, no. 3 (January 16, 2018): e214-e222.

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Gaples Institute
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#FunFridayFact: Are your patients looking for ways to keep their brain sharp? Remind them to eat their greens! (More info in this study: https://t.co/61rusfIwya ) https://t.co/MJcnFpwaL4

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LLicit
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A cup or two of greens a day led to brains that performed like those 11 years younger, compared to those where greens were nowhere to be seen ... https://t.co/cqfUqsZ5bg

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tokatti
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これらの要素を取り除いたうえでも、葉物野菜には脳を11才若返らせる能力があった https://t.co/FeQvNvc7uO #自分用メモ

Mar 29, 2024 · 177 followers View post →
OhmGnosis
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Figure. Morris MC, et al. Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline. Neurology. 2017 90:e214-e222. https://t.co/ycle5R6dXN

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Pablo Castañeda
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Gaples Institute
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#FunFridayFact: Today's a good day not only to

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Lettuce Info
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A 2018 study published in Neurology found that eating one serving per day of green leafy vegetables may help to slow cognitive (brain function) decline with aging. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/MOP0dswjU8 https://t.co/Jhm0pyc7Ia

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Dr Pooja Garg
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Rebecca Gaples
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RT @GaplesInstitute: Here's a #FunFridayFact to help you encourage your patients to add #greens to their weekend menu! (Read the study her…

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Gaples Institute
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Here's a #FunFridayFact to help you encourage your patients to add #greens to their weekend menu! (Read the study here: https://t.co/61rusfJ4nI) #FoodAsMedicine #FoodIsMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #MedTwitter https://t.co/BUHKKRQiqC

Oct 7, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 577 followers View post →
NOVOS Labs
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Green leafy vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals & other micronutrients like folate, menaquinone, phylloquinone, α-tocopherol & kaempferol. Source: Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline: Prospective study. Neurology, 2018 https://t.co/zw5pdqTfnA

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