Neuroscience
By Neuroscience News
A new systematic review examined nutritional interventions for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
The Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics are protective factors against dementia.
The review found that the Western diet pattern is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Low dietary quality is also a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s, which worsens cognitive performance and verbal fluency.
Nutritional interventions may be good non-pharmacological tools for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Specific diets may be capable of slowing down the rate of neurodegeneration, improving cognitive function, and improving quality of life of Alzheimer's patients.