The biologist spoke about the effect of milk on mental abilities

Milk by itself is not a magic remedy for instant mental acuity, but its regular consumption is useful for maintaining normal brain function. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the State University of Education, biologist Irina Lyalina told about this on Friday, January 16.

According to the expert, milk has a balanced set of nutrients that can indirectly contribute to maintaining and improving cognitive functions. Proteins and amino acids in milk are the building blocks for neurotransmitters involved in the transmission of signals between neurons, which is important for memory and concentration, she noted.

"B vitamins, especially B12 and B2, are essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, they support energy production in the brain and improve cognitive processes. Calcium and magnesium are important for the transmission of nerve impulses and the health of nerve cells, and fatty acids, which are mainly found in whole milk, support the structure of the cell membranes of the brain and participate in its development and functioning," Lyalina said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

Lyalina added that natural milk is useful for children, adolescents and adults who need support for memory, attention and general cognitive health. At the same time, she stressed that a comprehensive approach is needed to significantly improve mental acuity: proper nutrition, sleep, physical activity and mental activity.

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Earlier, on January 14, US President Donald Trump said at a press conference at the White House that he considers milk to be one of the factors that help him maintain mental clarity and good cognitive abilities. He also jokingly suggested that journalists try "half-stale" milk from one bottle, RT reports.

In turn, hepatologist Pavel Bogomolov said that milk is better than soda for the body, but there is no evidence yet of the American leader's claim that it affects cognitive abilities with age. 360.ru .

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