Prevent Development of Gallstones and Boost Memory

Gallstones are really semi-solid blobs of bile acids that may contain too much cholesterol, not actual stones at all. This is by far the most typical reason for bile stones, which is why peanuts are ideally suited to assist. Due to its high content of beneficial MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids), peanuts can help lower blood cholesterol levels of the "bad" cholesterol, LDL, and increase levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Gallstone risk is decreased because less cholesterol-rich bile acids are likely to be generated as a result.

Peanuts do improve memory. Niacin and the antioxidant resveratrol, which enhances blood flow to the brain and has potent anti-oxidant properties, are thought to be responsible for this. Red wine's key health-promoting ingredient is resveratrol, which is also being researched for its potential to stave off neurodegenerative brain disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.