Can what you eat really keep yourbrain young?

Researchers from the Australian National University think so.

So, should you just pop a magnesiumsupplementand expect better brain health?

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Experts don’t think so.

The brain-boosting benefits of magnesium came from eating 50% more than the RDA.

This begs the question if it’s possible to eat too much magnesium?

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But the same can’t be said about supplements.

Dark green leafy vegetables, like Swiss chard and spinach, are good sources of both magnesium and lutein.

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