India, May 12 -- Walnut is known as a brain superfood. In fact, chances are you may have popped a few in your mouth on the day of an exam, hoping they would be your last-minute saviour to improve brain power in the exam hall.

A study published in the journal Food & Function revealed how walnuts are associated with brain functions in a more realistic way. It may not have the magical superboost you may perceive as.

First, before understanding the twist, let's see the basics of walnuts and how they are brain-friendly.

The researchers of the study evaluated 32 healthy adults aged between 18 and 30. Two separate experiments were conducted. One involved participants eating a breakfast that consisted of 50 grams of crushed walnuts mixed with ...