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Nutrition and Alzheimer Disease
Shirley Steffany Muñoz Fernández1, Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro2
1Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 715, São Paulo CEP - 01246-904, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|October 20, 2018
Summary
Proper nutrition is key for preventing and managing Alzheimer disease (AD). Specific nutrients and food compounds impact brain function, epigenetics, and inflammation, highlighting the importance of dietary awareness in AD care.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition science
- Neuroscience
- Gerontology
Background:
- Alzheimer disease (AD) poses a significant global health challenge.
- Understanding modifiable risk factors like nutrition is crucial for AD prevention and management.
- Existing research highlights the complex interplay between diet and brain health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review theoretical and practical concepts on nutrition's role in Alzheimer disease (AD) prevention and management.
- To explore the specific mechanisms by which nutrients and food-derived compounds influence AD.
- To emphasize the importance of assessing nutritional status in AD patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of theoretical and practical concepts.
- Synthesis of information on nutrient roles in brain function and AD.
- Analysis of non-nutrient food compounds' effects on neuroinflammation.
- Consideration of dietary patterns and nutritional status.
Main Results:
- Certain nutrients are vital for brain development and function, with specific roles in neurotransmitter synthesis, epigenetic modulation, and antioxidant activity relevant to AD.
- Non-nutrient food-derived substances demonstrate potential in controlling neuroinflammation, a key factor in AD pathogenesis.
- Nutritional status and dietary intake patterns are critical considerations for individuals with Alzheimer disease.
Conclusions:
- Nutrition plays a pivotal role in both the prevention and management of Alzheimer disease.
- Targeted nutritional strategies, including specific nutrients and bioactive food compounds, may offer therapeutic benefits.
- Comprehensive nutritional assessment and intervention are essential components of holistic AD care.
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