Three types of neuroprotective nutrients have received the most interest from experts like myself: antioxidants, B vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
While supplements can help provide these nutrients, I always tell people to first go to real foods, especially for fatty acids like omega-3s.
When you eat a whole food you get additional vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein.
It's important to underline that we can't out-supplement or exercise our way out of a poor diet.
She is also the author of the bestselling "This is Your Brain on Food″ and most recently, "Calm Your Mind with Food."
Persons:
Chia, Uma Naidoo
Organizations:
Omega, CNBC
Locations:
U.S, Harvard