ReviewFood science & nutrition2025
Role of Dietary Carbohydrates in Cognitive Function: A Review.
Review in Food science & nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Immunorestorative effects of Limosilactobacillus reuteri LR6 in protein-energy malnourished mice under pathogen and allergen challenge.Archives of microbiology · 2026Article
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- Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Antinutritional Properties of Pretreated Pulp and Whole Fruit Flours From a Plantain-Like Hybrid (Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Digital twin for Taekwondo athletes: integrating sports nutrition and psychological readiness using artificial intelligence.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Germinated Brown Rice: A Natural Source of Bioactive Compounds Boosting Human Health.International journal of food science · 2026Review
- The effect of dietary carbohydrate quality on depression and anxiety levels in adolescents.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
Dietary carbohydrates play an important role in mood regulation, mental health, and cognitive performance, which is driving rapid development in studies on the diet-brain interaction. The review will focus on the intricate relationship between brain function and carbohydrate intake, emphasizing how different types of carbohydrates impact mental health and cognitive outcomes. Simple carbohydrate intake (often known as "sugars") is consistently linked to a decline in overall cognition, while complex carbohydrate intake is linked to both short- and long-term memory improvement and successful brain aging. Dietary macronutrients affect the brain and cognition through a variety of pathways, including glucose and insulin metabolism, neurotransmitter effects, and cerebral oxidation and inflammation. Carbohydrate supplements appear to enhance cognitive function in people who engage in prolonged, high-intensity physical activity with high energy requirements.
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