Nutritional Science ePosters

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and obesity correlate with cognitive impairment, heightening the susceptibility to cognitive decline and dementia. Noteworthy, cognitive impairment exacerbates weight management challenges in MetS, giving rise to a "cognitive decline-MetS" loop. Indeed, various cognitive and affective…

Aims. Acute consumption of sweeteners has become increasingly common in modern diets. However, emerging research suggests that the impact of sweeteners on the hypothalamus, involved in regulating food intake [CA1] and metabolism, may be deleterious. Several studies have raised concerns about their potential effects on…

Background: Folate supplementation throughout pregnancy is recommended to support foetal and early postnatal brain development. The exact effect of folate on cerebellar development is unknown. This study looked at how maternal folate consumption impacts the structural development of the offspring's cerebellar…