Brain-Boosting bread: study tests prebiotic pastries for sharper minds

This study tested whether eating prebiotic-fortified bakery products (like bread and pastries) for several weeks could improve memory, mood, and reduce inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-75 who had mild memory complaints. 55 participants were randomly assigned to eat either the prebiotic bakery or a placebo. The goal was to see if these functional foods could support cognitive function and lower C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.