Our brains tend to shrink as we become older. Eating eggs and tuna could be helpful.

The studies on both eggs and tuna revealed that they are very good sources of vitamin B12. And Vitamin B12 helps to keep the brain degeneration in check.

The researchers studied for 5 years on the people in their 60s and more and who were low vitamin B12 in their body, but not deficient. They found that people who have low B12 were 3 to 6 times more prone to have brain atrophy as compared to the people who have adequate amount of Vitamin B12 in their body. The result is- even a little low amount of B12 is not good.

Therefore it is advisable to take enough amount of B12 supplement or eat Vitamin B12 rich food such as tuna and eggs.

Brain shrinkage is also very common in the people with Alzheimer’s disease. There are many researches which points that there is a connection between the cognitive function and B12 levels. This also explains the connection of the brain shrinkage. All B vitamins may also helpful to deal with stroke problems.

Play with your brain. Work out for brain is very important. Do activities in which your brain gets some exercise.

You will also get real age benefits from Vitamin B12. For example, 25 micrograms of vitamin B12 from a supplement will able to make your real age 0.6 years younger.