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  • Nutritional Science
  • Gerontology

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  • Growing global population of older adults necessitates understanding brain aging.
  • Diet quality is increasingly recognized as a factor influencing cognitive health.
  • Previous reviews indicate a link between specific dietary patterns and reduced neurodegenerative disease risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize evidence on the relationship between dietary patterns and brain aging.
  • To identify key dietary components associated with cognitive protection.
  • To explore the potential of diet in mitigating age-related cognitive decline.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of global studies on diet and brain aging.
  • Analysis of dietary patterns associated with neurodegenerative disease risk.
  • Exploration of biological mechanisms (though currently unknown).

Main Results:

  • Healthy dietary patterns characterized by high intake of plant-based foods, fish, and healthy fats are linked to lower neurodegenerative disease risk.
  • Conversely, high consumption of red/processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased risk.
  • The precise biological mechanisms for these cognitive protective effects remain unidentified.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to a healthy diet shows promise in reducing the risk of age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Dietary interventions alone may be insufficient for clinically significant prevention of cognitive decline and dementia.
  • Multifactorial approaches are likely necessary to address the complex nature of brain aging.