Vitamin E
Almonds are packed with essential nutrients, particularly vitamin E. Just 28 grams of almonds, or about 43 nuts, can provide around 50 percent of your daily vitamin E requirement. This vitamin has been shown to have neuroprotective effects, particularly in slowing down the progression of mild cognitive impairment to dementia, in a 2021 study published in Healthcare.

Research indicates that vitamin E may help protect brain health by improving neurotransmission and reducing neurotoxicity. Various studies have shown that higher levels of vitamin E are linked to better cognitive performance, especially in older adults and those with conditions, like Alzheimer's disease.