topicOmega-3 Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis review synthesizes current evidence on the effects of both plant- and animal-derived foods on cognitive outcomes from early development through older adulthood.
evidence level4
citationHardaway C (2026)
sourceBrain Foods: A Narrative Review of Food Items and Their Impact on Cognition over the Life Course.
topicOmega-3 Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimEvidence was evaluated across life stages, considering nutrient bioavailability, dietary patterns, and the interplay between structural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that influence access to these foods.
evidence level4
citationHardaway C (2026)
sourceBrain Foods: A Narrative Review of Food Items and Their Impact on Cognition over the Life Course.
topicOmega-3 Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimIn early childhood, eggs, meat, and nuts were linked to improved neurodevelopment and reductions in developmental delays, while evidence for seafood and dairy was more mixed.
evidence level4
citationHardaway C (2026)
sourceBrain Foods: A Narrative Review of Food Items and Their Impact on Cognition over the Life Course.
topicOmega-3 Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Cognitive function is fundamental to daily life, and nutrition is a key modifiable determinant of brain health across the lifespan.
evidence level4
citationHardaway C (2026)
sourceBrain Foods: A Narrative Review of Food Items and Their Impact on Cognition over the Life Course.