Brain Chemistry and Fluid Intelligence (IMAGE)
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A new study found that higher concentrations of NAA (N-acetyl aspartate) in the medial parietal and posterior cingulate cortices of the brain were associated with better performance on verbal and spatial tests. NAA is a byproduct of glucose metabolism and an indicator of brain health.
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Graphic by Julie McMahon and Erick Paul
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