# Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day

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- Published: 2026-11-01T13:24:51+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030003001.htm
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A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions important for memory, a function that often weakens with age and has been linked to Alzheimer's disease.

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