Can a mediterranean diet boost your aging brain?
NCT ID NCT06192407
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looks at how two types of dietary fats—oleic acid (found in olive oil) and palmitic acid (found in palm oil)—affect brain function in healthy adults aged 65-75. Participants will follow each diet for one week, with all meals provided. Researchers will measure memory and brain activity using fMRI scans. The goal is to understand whether a Mediterranean-style diet can support brain health in aging.
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University of Vermont
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Dietary oils (hazelnut oil for high oleic acid diet; palm oil blend for high palmitic acid diet)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that switching to a Mediterranean-style diet (high in oleic acid) improves memory and brain function in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants over 4 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and dietary changes can be hard to maintain long-term.
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