Effects of different dietary restriction regimens on cognitive function and pathological markers in Alzheimer's disease mouse models: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lirui Sun , Xinyi Xu , Zihan Wang , Yuhan Meng , Ye Li , Yumeng Hou , Xiaohui Gao , Huixian Cui , Yan Li
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Abstract
Dietary restriction (DR) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This systematic review and meta-analysis provides the first comprehensive comparison of five dietary restriction regimens in Alzheimer's disease mouse models. Analysis of 23 studies demonstrates that caloric restriction yields the most consistent benefits. While intermittent fasting exhibits model-dependent efficacy—improving recognition memory but exacerbating neuroinflammation in 5 ×FAD models. The fasting-mimicking diet showed the largest effect size. From a geroscience perspective, these findings support a precision nutrition framework for Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that future interventions should be tailored to individual pathological profile, inflammatory status, and impaired cognitive subdomains to optimize therapeutic efficacy.
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The official journal of the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society publishes original and significant review articles that explore the intersection between neuroscience and the study of psychological processes and behavior. The journal also welcomes articles that primarily focus on psychological processes and behavior, as long as they have relevance to one or more areas of neuroscience.