ISLAMABAD:Scientists have found that a diet containing meat,egg and dairy products is essential for brain development.

Proteins have amino acids in them and Scientists have discovered that the amino acid is essential for normal brain development,Radio Pakistan reported.

Asparagine, (Amino Acid) found in foods such as meat, eggs, and airy products, was until now considered non-essential because it is produced naturally by the body.

But now Scientists have found that the Asparagine is essential for normal brain development.This is not the case for other organs.

The cells of the body can do without it because they use Asparagine provided through diet.

Asparagine, however, is not well transported to the brain via the blood-brain barrier.

SOURCE: APP