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Fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive function in the SU.VI.MAX 2 prospective study.

Sandrine Péneau1, Pilar Galan, Claude Jeandel

  • 1From Centre de Gérontologie, Clinique Antonin Balmes, CHU Montpellier Université I, France. s.peneau@uren.smbh.univ-paris13.fr

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Fruit and vegetable intake showed mixed effects on cognition over 13 years. Higher intake benefited verbal memory, but negatively impacted executive function in French adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Growing evidence suggests fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption may protect against cognitive decline associated with aging.
  • Understanding the long-term impact of FV intake on cognitive function is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the 13-year association between fruit and vegetable intake and cognitive performance in a cohort of French adults.
  • To determine if different types of FVs or specific nutrients differentially affect cognitive domains.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed data from 2533 French adults (aged 45-60 at baseline) from the SU.VI.MAX 2 cohort.
  • Fruit and vegetable intake was assessed via dietary records, and cognitive performance (verbal memory, executive function) was evaluated after 13 years.
  • Multivariate linear regression models were used to analyze the relationship between FV intake quartiles and cognitive scores.

Main Results:

  • Positive associations were observed between FV intake, fruit intake, vitamin C-rich FV intake, vitamin C, and vitamin E with improved verbal memory scores.
  • Conversely, higher intake of FVs, vegetables alone, and beta-carotene-rich FVs were negatively associated with executive functioning scores.
  • These findings suggest a complex, potentially differential impact of FV consumption on distinct cognitive domains.

Conclusions:

  • Fruit and vegetable consumption may exert differential effects on cognitive function, varying by FV subgroup and cognitive domain.
  • Further research with precise cognitive measures is necessary to elucidate the specific roles of individual FV groups and nutrients.
  • The study highlights the need for nuanced dietary recommendations for cognitive health.