Know These Benefits of Eating Peanuts as You Age?

Islamabad (Qudrat Daily): A scientific study has revealed that eating peanuts on a daily basis improves the brain’s response to insulin, which can prove especially beneficial for older individuals.

Experts at Maastricht University Medical Center fed participants 60 grams of roasted peanuts (with skin and unsalted) daily for 16 weeks and then compared the results with the period during which they did not consume peanuts.

The results showed that the response to insulin improved in the right hemisphere of the brain and especially in the areas around the hippocampus — the very regions that control memory and learning.

Insulin in the brain plays an important role in communication between neurons, memory, and learning. With advancing age, the brain’s ability to accept insulin decreases, which is a fundamental cause of forgetfulness.

A study by the same team published in ‘Clinical Nutrition’ in 2025 had also proven that this 16-week dietary regimen increased overall blood supply to the brain by 3.6 percent and improved verbal memory by 5.8 percent.

Experts believe that the unsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and an amino acid called ‘L-arginine’ present in peanuts together produce nitric oxide, which improves vein health and blood flow.

Note: This is an informational article; consult a doctor for the diagnosis and treatment of any illness.