Curious Cook: Brain food, part 2


Regular physical activity is a potent stimulator of neurogenesis. — NUBIKINI/Pexels

Several large-scale studies have suggested that moderate alcohol consumption, especially of red wine, may confer some health benefits. However, it must be emphasised that overindulgent alcohol intake is always harmful to brain health. Excessive consumption of ethanol, which is the alcohol found in beverages, interferes with neuronal function and potentially hinders neurogenesis.

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