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New Gut Microbiome Research Points to Positive Impact on Memory and Mood from Peanut Consumption

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Findings from the ARISTOTLE study were published online in the Journal of Functional Foods this September and shared by The Peanut Institute .

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  • Findings from the ARISTOTLE study were published online in the Journal of Functional Foods this September and shared by The Peanut Institute .
  • Earlier results from the ARISTOTLE trial showed that participants who consumed peanuts and peanut butter experienced an improvement in memory and stress response, largely due to polyphenols in peanuts.
  • The new findings confirm the ability of the gut microbiota to potentially produce compounds from peanut polyphenols that can improve brain response.
  • The Peanut Institute pursues its mission through research programs, educational initiatives and the promotion of healthful lifestyles to consumers of all ages.

New Research Shows Consumption of Peanuts and Peanut Butter Can Provide Cognitive Benefits and Reduce Stress in Young Adults

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

BARCELONA, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Barcelonahas released new research showing that consumption of peanutsand peanut butter can help improve cognitive function and reduce stress in healthy young adults1.

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  • BARCELONA, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Barcelonahas released new research showing that consumption of peanutsand peanut butter can help improve cognitive function and reduce stress in healthy young adults1.
  • The control had a similar macronutrient composition as the roasted peanuts and peanut butter but was free of phenolic compounds and fiber.
  • "Peanuts and peanut butter are an affordable and versatile way to load up on vitamins and minerals that can promote cognitive and mental health."
  • Parilli-Moser, I., et al., Consumption of peanut products improves memory and stress response in healthy adults from the ARISTOTLE study: A 6-month randomized controlled trial.

New Research Shows Consumption of Peanuts and Peanut Butter Delivers Cognitive Benefits and Reduces Stress in Young Adults

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Barcelonahas released new research showing that consumption of peanuts and peanut butter mayimprove cognitive function and reduce stress in healthy young adults1.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Barcelonahas released new research showing that consumption of peanuts and peanut butter mayimprove cognitive function and reduce stress in healthy young adults1.
  • "This is first-of-its-kind research that points to the potential 'brain benefits' of peanut and peanut butter consumption in a younger demographic," explains Dr. Sterling.
  • The Association between Peanut and Peanut Butter Consumption and Cognitive Function among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
  • Cerebrovascular and cognitive benefits of high-oleic peanut consumption in healthy overweight middle-aged adults.