Difficulty focusing, slower thinking, mental heaviness.
Mental clarity is influenced by sleep, hydration, meal timing and long-term diet quality. A Mediterranean-style pattern rich in olive oil, oily fish, nuts and colourful plants is the best-studied dietary approach for cognitive maintenance.
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Structural component of neuronal membranes; supports normal brain function.
A precursor for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in attention and memory.
Anthocyanins and olive-oil polyphenols are studied for cognitive markers.
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