A Review on the Impact of Superfoods on Cognitive Performance, Physical Resilience, and Mental Health
Impact of Superfoods on Health
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Super-Food, Cognitive Performance, Physical Health, Mental HealthAbstract
Cognitive performance and physical well-being are critical to success. Dietary strategies, particularly the inclusion of superfoods, have garnered significant attention for their potential to improve brain function and overall physiological health. This comprehensive review examines the impact of key superfoods on cognitive and physical health in students and professionals subjected to prolonged mental exertion. Updated scientific literature on nutrient-dense foods such as dark chocolate, omega-3-rich fish, walnuts, moringa, fermented foods, and high-quality proteins is evaluated for their neuroprotective properties and health-promoting effects. Evidence suggests that integrating multiple superfoods yields synergistic benefits for mental clarity, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and metabolic balance. The review emphasizes a multidisciplinary dietary approach and offers a framework for future research and evidence-based dietary guidelines.
Keywords: Superfood, Cognitive performance, physical and mental health, high cognitive load professionals, and nutrient-dense foods
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