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Justyna Godos1,2, Francesca Giampieri3,4,5,6, Evelyn Frias-Toral7
1Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Nutrients
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Higher nut consumption is linked to better cognitive function in older adults. This study found that regular nut intake was associated with a reduced prevalence of cognitive impairment in Italian seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutritional Science
- Cognitive Health
Background:
- Nut consumption is investigated as a potential factor in mitigating cognitive decline.
- Previous research suggests a link between diet and brain health in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between total and specific nut intake and cognitive status in older Italian adults.
- To determine if higher nut consumption correlates with better cognitive performance.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 883 Italian adults over 50 years old.
- Food frequency questionnaire assessed nut consumption; Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire evaluated cognitive status.
- Multivariate logistic regression analyzed the relationship between nut intake and cognitive status, controlling for confounders.
Main Results:
- Higher total nut intake (median 11.7 g/day) was significantly associated with a lower prevalence of impaired cognitive status (OR=0.35).
- This association remained significant even after adjusting for adherence to the Mediterranean diet (OR=0.32).
- No significant link was found between specific types of nuts and cognitive status.
Conclusions:
- Habitual consumption of nuts is associated with improved cognitive status in older adults.
- Encouraging nut intake may be a dietary strategy to support cognitive health in aging individuals.
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