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Nutritional Interventions for Early Dementia
M Cesari1, D Azzolino, B Arosio
1Matteo Cesari, MD, PhD. IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri; Via Camaldoli 64 - 20138 Milan, Italy. Phone: +39 02 50725136. Email: macesari@gmail.com. Twitter: @macesari.
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
|May 5, 2021
Summary
Optimizing nutrition is key for overall wellbeing and may help prevent cognitive decline. Early nutritional assessment and interventions are crucial for managing aging individuals with early dementia signs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Nutrition significantly impacts individual wellbeing.
- Nutritional interventions show promise in preventing or delaying cognitive decline, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions.
- Lifestyle modifications, including diet, are appealing for targeting early dementia phases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent evidence on nutrition's role in cognitive health and early dementia.
- To discuss integrating nutritional assessment into comprehensive care for aging individuals with initial dementia signs.
Main Methods:
- This paper presents a perspective based on a review of current scientific literature.
- It synthesizes recent evidence regarding nutritional strategies for cognitive function.
Main Results:
- Emerging evidence supports the role of nutrition in cognitive health.
- Nutritional assessment should be a component of holistic management for early dementia.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive approach to aging individuals with early dementia should include detailed nutritional assessment.
- Targeting nutritional status may optimize management and potentially influence disease progression.
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