5. Brain Health
As we age not only does the body start to deteriorate, but the brain does as well. Eating walnuts may actually slow down the deterioration of the brain as they may help to delay the onset as well as slow down the progression of diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease. Walnuts contain antioxidants that protect the nerves such as folate, vitamin E, and polyphenols.
Each of these helps to prevent damage to the nerves that may be caused by free radicals. Young adults can even see the effects of adding walnuts to their diet. Walnuts not only help to prevent damage to the nerves that may cause the loss of brain function as we age, but they also help to improve comprehension as well. For those that notice they have difficulty focusing and comprehending, eating some walnuts may just be the answer to improving these functions of the brain.