Systematic review evaluates executive function effects of plant-based and meat-based diets in adolescents, suggesting dietary importance during brain development.
The developmental transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a critical neurobiological period characterized by enhanced brain plasticity. During this phase, dietary patterns are pivotal in optimizing cognitive trajectories as the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which governs executive functions, is highly sensitive to nutritional signals. Utilizing the PRISMA framework across databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from 2000 until 2026, this systematic review evaluates the characteristics of plant-based and meat-based nutrition on executive functions.
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