High-Methionine Diet Such as Eggs, Fish, Meat may Promote Memory Loss

Eating eggs, meat and fish can be detrimental for your memory. Researchers from University of Louisville have revealed that an amino acid, called methionine, which causes memory loss is most abundant in such foods. Researchers investigated the effects of a diet rich in methionine and found that it promoted memory loss through increased methylation of netrin, a protein important for maintaining the brain. Dr. Anuradha Kalani conducted an experiment along with other scientists, where mice were ...