Surprising way to fight brain decline: This high-fat diet might be the key, says research
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 11:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Recent research from the University of Missouri suggests that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet may help protect brain health and slow cognitive decline, particularly for individuals with the APOE4 gene, a major risk factor for Alzheimers disease. The study found that female mice on this diet had healthier gut bacteria and higher brain energy, highlighting the potential of ketones as an alternative fuel for the brain.
