…which it might do, if you consume too many trans fats, according to a new study. This is the type of unnatural fat found in hydrogenated oils, a major component of a lot of junk foods and processed foods (chips, doughnuts, cookies, etc.). Higher levels of trans fats in the blood of seniors is associated with smaller brain size, and less higher thinking ability.
If you want to preserve brain size and function, avoid those trans fats, and stock up on omega-3 fats (the healthy fats found in fish oil), as well as vitamins B, C, D, and E. Just chalk this one up to the incredibly long list of benefits of those omega-3 fats.
