Too much animal source food diet changes your brain and behavior
Short description of what will be presented during the seminar:
This presentation outlines the results obtained to date in the project known as TMAO-Behavior, funded by EU-Conexus seed funding and the Catholic University of Valencia. We have evaluated the effect on the nervous system of a metabolite produced from a choline-rich diet: Trimethylamine N-oxide(TMAO). Experiments conducted in mice simulated a diet rich in animal products for two months. The effects observed so far involve changes in multiple systems: biochemical, immune, and behavioral.
Scientific Domain:
Life Science and Biotechnology
Presenter:
Assoc. Prof. Ana Perez, Catholic University of Valencia
Affiliation:
LABP (Laboratory of Animal Behavior Phenotype) / https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5330-2374
Horizon Europe Topic or Funding Call Relevant to the Seminar:
- HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people.
- HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD).
Date of presentation:
19/12/2025
Time of presentation:
10:00 – 11:00 CET
