How Nutrition Shapes Brain Health: A New Special Collection from The Journal of Nutrition
January 28, 2026 | Source: American Society for Nutrition | by Diane Tuncer
Food fuels the body, but research increasingly shows that it also supports the brain. A new Special Collection on Nutrition and the Brain in ASN’s The Journal of Nutrition brings together research from the growing field of nutritional cognitive neuroscience. In the opening editorial, Guest Editor Aron K. Barbey, PhD, introduces the collection and explains why nutrition is becoming central to how researchers understand brain health.
Mental and neurological health challenges are increasing worldwide. At the same time, research continues to show that nutrition plays an important role in how the brain functions across the lifespan. Food does more than provide energy. It supports the systems involved in memory, mood, learning, and overall brain health.