A Review on the Impact of Superfoods on Cognitive Performance, Physical Resilience, and Mental Health: Impact of Superfoods on Health

Fahad Ahmed; Khadija Shah; Amber Qasim; Rubina Hafeez; Hannah Tariq; Muhammad Rehan; Shaista Emad

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v8i11.1286

Authors

Fahad Ahmed Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Khadija Shah Department of Nursing, Memon College of Nursing, Karachi, Pakistan
Amber Qasim Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Rubina Hafeez Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hannah Tariq Al-Kawthar University, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Rehan Dow Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Shaista Emad Department of Nursing, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i11.1286

Keywords:

Super-Food, Cognitive Performance, Physical Health, Mental Health

Abstract

Cognitive performance and physical well-being are critical to success. Dietary strategies, particularly the inclusion of superfoods, have garnered significant attention for their potential to improve brain function and overall physiological health. This comprehensive review examines the impact of key superfoods on cognitive and physical health in students and professionals subjected to prolonged mental exertion. Updated scientific literature on nutrient-dense foods such as dark chocolate, omega-3-rich fish, walnuts, moringa, fermented foods, and high-quality proteins is evaluated for their neuroprotective properties and health-promoting effects. Evidence suggests that integrating multiple superfoods yields synergistic benefits for mental clarity, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and metabolic balance. The review emphasizes a multidisciplinary dietary approach and offers a framework for future research and evidence-based dietary guidelines.

Keywords: Superfood, Cognitive performance, physical and mental health, high cognitive load professionals, and nutrient-dense foods

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