Int J Psychophysiol February 2020 PMID 31846631

Effects of 12-week avocado consumption on cognitive function among adults with overweight and obesity.

Caitlyn G Edwards, Anne M Walk, Sharon V Thompson, Ginger E Reeser, John W Erdman, Nicholas A Burd, Hannah D Holscher, Naiman A Khan

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The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with posts emphasizing that the study shows avocado consumption improves cognition, even noting that the benefits may be independent of lutein levels, using phrases like 'linked with improvement' and 'brain benefits.' Users include specific references to research, indicating curiosity and acknowledgment of the study’s findings, but largely focus on the potential benefits rather than critical analysis or debate.

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The study found that eating avocado daily for 12 weeks improved attention and inhibitory control in adults with overweight and obesity, as well as increasing serum lutein levels, but these cognitive improvements were not directly linked to changes in lutein status.
The research involved 84 adults who were randomly assigned to a treatment group consuming fresh avocado or a control group with a calorie-matched meal, and used various tests and EEG recordings to measure cognitive function and lutein levels.
Despite improvements in cognitive performance and lutein concentrations, no significant changes were observed in the macular pigment optical density, suggesting that avocado's benefits on cognition may involve additional non-lutein mechanisms that require further investigation.

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Effects of 12-week avocado consumption on cognitive function among adults with overweight and obesity.

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