Key Takeaways
Walnuts have stronger long-term evidence for supporting cognitive aging and reducing inflammation.
Avocados offer unique brain benefits from monounsaturated fats and lutein, a carotenoid linked to memory and processing speed.
Consistency matters more than choosing one “winner.”
Avocados and walnuts provide essential nutrients associated with cognitive function, but they support the brain in distinct ways. However, walnuts have stronger long-term clinical evidence showing they reduce inflammation in the brain and protect against cognitive decline.
Avocados May Support Brain Structure and Function
Avocados offer several nutrients shown to support brain structure and function, particularly through healthy fats and antioxidant compounds.
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