11 Foods DESTROYING Your Brain And Lowering Your IQ

Did you know the food you eat may have a big impact on your brain, and not always in a good way? Some foods may mess with your memory, make it harder to think, and even lower your IQ over time.

It’s like how junk food may affect your body's health, but this time, it's all about your brain.

We're going to talk about eleven common foods that could be secretly harming your brain's health. From everyday snacks to drinks that give you a sugar high, these items may do more harm than good when it comes to your noggin.

So, let’s take a look at these foods, one by one, and find out exactly why they're not the best brain food.

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⌛Timestamps:
⏱️ Intro - 0:00
1. Sugary Drinks – 00:53
2. Refined Carbohydrates – 02:28
3. Trans Fats – 03:49
4. Processed and High-Fat Meats – 05:05
5. Alcohol – 06:32
6. High-Sodium Foods – 07:48
7. Fried Foods – 09:24
8. Highly Processed Foods – 10:52
9. Soy Products – 12:10
10. High-Mercury Fish – 13:34
11. Aspartame-containing Products – 15:01
Eat These 7 Foods to Protect Your Brain & Boost Your IQ – 16:54

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✍️ Summary:
Sugary Drinks

Drinking sugary beverages is a sweet pleasure that many find hard to resist. Yet, indulging in these drinks may have bitter consequences for the brain. When you consume a sugary drink, your body is flooded with glucose, a simple sugar. This spike in blood sugar forces the pancreas to release insulin, a hormone that helps cells absorb glucose for energy. However, the brain is affected differently. In the brain, too much glucose may lead to a state of hyperglycemia, which, over time, may harm brain cells and the blood vessels that nourish them. According to studies, an excessive intake of sugary drinks increases the odds of developing type 2 diabetes, which has been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Refined Carbohydrates

Refined carbohydrates, found in foods like white bread, pastries, and other processed snacks, are stripped of their fiber and nutrients during processing. A high intake of refined carbohydrates is associated with inflammation and oxidative stress, two conditions detrimental to brain health. Chronic inflammation may damage brain cells and hinder the repair of damaged brain tissue, while oxidative stress may lead to the death of neurons. These conditions not only impair current cognitive functioning but also set the stage for neurodegenerative diseases, which may further degrade intelligence and cognitive capabilities.

Trans Fats

The initial concern with trans fats is their influence on cholesterol levels. Unlike natural fats, trans fats increase levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol may lead to the formation of plaques in blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the brain. Reduced cerebral blood flow compromises the delivery of oxygen and nutrients, essential for maintaining healthy brain function and supporting cognitive abilities.

Processed and High-Fat Meats

These meats, such as bacon, sausages, and certain cuts of beef, undergo processes that enhance flavor. Yet, the primary concern with them is their saturated fat and preservative content. Saturated fats raise levels of harmful cholesterol in the bloodstream, leading to the development of plaques in the brain's blood vessels. It restricts blood flow, depriving the brain of oxygen and essential nutrients. Oxygen and nutrients are vital for maintaining the health of neurons, the brain's functional units responsible for processing and transmitting information. Reduced blood flow may impair these processes, leading to a decrease in cognitive functions such as memory and problem-solving, crucial components of IQ.

Alcohol

Alcohol, while often enjoyed socially, harbors the potential for profound impacts on brain health and cognitive function. Chronic alcohol use results in a reduction in brain volume, metabolic changes, and disruption of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals the brain uses to communicate.

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