Associations between nut intake, cognitive function and non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older adults in the United States: NHANES 2011-14

This study examined the relationships between nut consumption, cognitive function, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older adults using U.S. NHANES data from 2011-2014. Moderate nut intake (15-30g/day) was associated with better cognitive performance, especially in memory tasks, compared to non-consumers. However, the association with lower NAFLD risk was not significant after adjusting for other factors. These findings highlight the potential cognitive benefits of moderate nut consumption in aging populations.

Incorporate moderate nut intake (15-30g/day) into your diet, focusing on nuts like walnuts, almonds, or peanuts to support memory and cognitive health. This should complement an overall healthy lifestyle. While beneficial correlations were observed, this study is cross-sectional and cannot confirm causation, so individual outcomes may vary.