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  • Cognitive decline and dementia prevalence are rising globally due to population aging.
  • Effective pharmacological treatments are currently unavailable, highlighting the importance of preventive strategies.
  • Diet and lifestyle significantly influence cognitive function and dementia risk.

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  • To review the evidence on dietary patterns for neuroprotection.
  • To assess the potential of diets in delaying cognitive decline and dementia onset.
  • To identify dietary patterns with the strongest evidence for cognitive health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on dietary patterns and cognitive function.
  • Analysis of evidence for neuroprotective effects of specific diets.
  • Examination of synergistic effects of food and nutrient combinations.

Main Results:

  • Dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, and MIND diet, show the strongest evidence for slowing cognitive decline and dementia.
  • Combinations of foods and nutrients may offer synergistic benefits.
  • Some dietary patterns lack evidence for cognitive health benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary patterns play a crucial role in preventing or slowing cognitive decline and dementia.
  • Nutritional approaches represent a significant public health opportunity for cognitive health.
  • Further research into neuroprotective dietary strategies is warranted.