14 Foods That Increase Your Intelligence — lifespan.com

In the 1990′s, researchers released a small study which found that when adults listen to the music of the 18th century classical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart they perform better on intelligence tests. Numerous studies have been done since to found foods that increase the intelligence as Mozart music does. Here are 14 most powerful foods that put your brain at the top of its game. 1. Oily fish (wild salmon, mackerel, sardines) More than half of brain mass is made up of lipids, and over 65% of these are fatty acids that belong to the well-known Omega family. These fats are vital to the production and development of brain cells, maintaining the fluidity of cell membrane. They also play a huge role in neuron activity. Oil-rich fish like wild salmon, fresh tuna and sardines contain Omega 3 fats that help your brain cells interrelation to each other. As a rule, try to eat at least two portions of oil-rich fish a week. Note: while fresh fish contains Omega 3 fatties, tinned one does not. In addition, fish contains phosphorus and iodine– both important elements for brain work.

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