LIFESCI 4W03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Aspartame, Nitrite, Anti-Inflammatory
8 Nov 2016
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As we age there is an increased risk in neurodegenerative disorders. Recalling a memory activate neurons that we activated when the memory occurred. Neurons that fire together are spatially located near each other. Thought that the methanol that binds the 2 amino acids is the problem. However methanol is found in higher concetrations in foods. Carrots are good for memory fact. Luteolin is found in carrots and they function to strengthen the connections between neurons. Processed meats decrease memory potential fact. Contain a compound that causes the liver to produce fats that are toxic to the brain. Nitrite are added to prolong shelf life and flavour but causes cellular alterations to the brain; increasing cell death. All vegetable oils are good for memory myth. Only cold pressed oils are good for memory. All dark green leafy vegetables are good for memory fact. Contain vitamin c,e, and folate providing positive benefits to cognitive health.
