Nutritional NeurosciencePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-02-22DOI: 10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316448
Vanessa-Fernanda da Silva, Vitor Gayger-Dias, Rafaela Sampaio da Silva, Thomas Michel Sobottka, Anderson Cigerce, Lílian Juliana Lissner, Krista Minéia Wartchow, Letícia Rodrigues, Caroline Zanotto, Fernanda Carolina Telles da Silva Fróes, Marina Seady, André Quincozes-Santos, Carlos-Alberto Gonçalves
{"title":"Calorie restriction protects against acute systemic LPS-induced inflammation.","authors":"Vanessa-Fernanda da Silva, Vitor Gayger-Dias, Rafaela Sampaio da Silva, Thomas Michel Sobottka, Anderson Cigerce, Lílian Juliana Lissner, Krista Minéia Wartchow, Letícia Rodrigues, Caroline Zanotto, Fernanda Carolina Telles da Silva Fróes, Marina Seady, André Quincozes-Santos, Carlos-Alberto Gonçalves","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316448","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Caloric restriction (CR) has been proposed as a nutritional strategy to combat chronic diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, as well as to delay aging. However, despite the benefits of CR, questions remain about its underlying mechanisms and cellular and molecular targets.<b>Objective:</b> As inflammatory processes are the basis or accompany chronic diseases and aging, we investigated the protective role of CR in the event of an acute inflammatory stimulus.<b>Methods:</b> Peripheral inflammatory and metabolic parameters were evaluated in Wistar rats following CR and/or acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration, as well as glial changes (microglia and astrocytes), in two regions of the brain (hippocampus and hypothalamus) involved in the inflammatory response. We used a protocol of 30% CR, for 4 or 8 weeks. Serum and brain parameters were analyzed by biochemical or immunological assays.<b>Results:</b> Benefits of CR were observed during the inflammatory challenge, where the partial reduction of serum interleukin-6, mediated by CR, attenuated the systemic response. In the central nervous system (CNS), specifically in the hippocampus, CR attenuated the response to the LPS, as evaluated by tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) levels. Furthermore, in the hippocampus, CR increased the glutathione (GSH) levels, resulting in a better antioxidant response.<b>Discussion:</b> This study contributes to the understanding of the effects of CR, particularly in the CNS, and expands knowledge about glial cells, emphasizing their importance in neuroprotection strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1237-1249"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139932300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutritional NeurosciencePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1080/1028415X.2024.2325233
Anam N Khan, Rahul D Jawarkar, Magdi E A Zaki, Aamal A Al Mutairi
{"title":"Natural compounds for oxidative stress and neuroprotection in schizophrenia: composition, mechanisms, and therapeutic potential.","authors":"Anam N Khan, Rahul D Jawarkar, Magdi E A Zaki, Aamal A Al Mutairi","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2325233","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2325233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>An imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body's antioxidant defense mechanisms is believed to be a critical factor in the development of schizophrenia (SCZ) like neurological illnesses. Understanding the roles of ROS in the development of SCZ and the potential activity of natural antioxidants against SCZ could lead to more effective therapeutic options for the prevention and treatment of the illness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>SCZ is a mental disorder characterised by progressive impairments in working memory, attention, and executive functioning. In present investigation, we summarized the experimental findings for understanding the role of oxidative stress (OS) in the development of SCZ and the potential neuroprotective effects of natural antioxidants in the treatment of SCZ.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Current study supports the use of the mentioned antioxidant natural compounds as a potential therapeutic candidates for the treatment of OS mediated neurodegeneration in SCZ.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Elevated levels of harmful ROS and reduced antioxidant defense mechanisms are indicative of increased oxidative stress (OS), which is associated with SCZ. Previous research has shown that individuals with SCZ, including non-medicated, medicated, first-episode, and chronic patients, exhibit decreased levels of total antioxidants and GSH. Additionally, they have reduced antioxidant enzyme levels such as catalase (CAT), glutathione (GPx), and, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and lower serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in their brain tissue. The mentioned natural antioxidants may assist in reducing oxidative damage in individuals with SCZ and increasing BDNF expression in the brain, potentially improving cognitive function and learning ability.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1306-1320"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutritional NeurosciencePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-02-22DOI: 10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316446
Alan O'Dowd, Deirdre M A O'Connor, Rebecca J Hirst, Annalisa Setti, Rose Anne Kenny, Fiona N Newell
{"title":"Nutrition is associated with differences in multisensory integration in healthy older adults.","authors":"Alan O'Dowd, Deirdre M A O'Connor, Rebecca J Hirst, Annalisa Setti, Rose Anne Kenny, Fiona N Newell","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316446","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2316446","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diet can influence cognitive functioning in older adults and is a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline. However, it is unknown if an association exists between diet and lower-level processes in the brain underpinning cognition, such as multisensory integration. We investigated whether temporal multisensory integration is associated with daily intake of fruit and vegetables (FV) or products high in fat/sugar/salt (FSS) in a large sample (N = 2,693) of older adults (mean age = 64.06 years, SD = 7.60; 56% female) from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). Older adults completed a Food Frequency Questionnaire from which the total number of daily servings of FV and FSS items respectively was calculated. Older adults' susceptibility to the Sound Induced Flash Illusion (SIFI) measured the temporal precision of audio-visual integration, which included three audio-visual Stimulus Onset Asynchronies (SOAs): 70, 150 and 230 ms. Older adults who self-reported a higher daily consumption of FV were less susceptible to the SIFI at the longest versus shortest SOAs (i.e. increased temporal precision) compared to those reporting the lowest daily consumption (<i>p</i> = .013). In contrast, older adults reporting a higher daily consumption of FSS items were more susceptible to the SIFI at the longer versus shortest SOAs (i.e. reduced temporal precision) compared to those reporting the lowest daily consumption (<i>p</i> < .001). The temporal precision of multisensory integration is differentially associated with levels of daily consumption of FV versus products high in FSS, consistent with broader evidence that habitual diet is associated with brain health.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1226-1236"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139932301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nutritional NeurosciencePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1080/1028415X.2024.2324233
Sung Min Jung, Mee-Ri Lee
{"title":"Examining the association of breakfast skipping with sleep disturbance, mental health, and health-related quality of life: data from the 2018 Korean community health survey.","authors":"Sung Min Jung, Mee-Ri Lee","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2324233","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2324233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to explore the relationship between breakfast skipping and its effects on sleep disorders, mental health, and health-related quality of life among Korean adults.<b>Methods:</b> Utilizing data from the 2018 Korea Community Health Survey, this cross-sectional analysis included 173,272 adults aged 19 years and older. Instruments used for assessment included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depression, the EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D) for health-related quality of life, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for sleep disorders. The complex sample logistic regression analysis was employed to adjust for potential confounders.<b>Results:</b> Breakfast skipping was found to be significantly associated with delayed mid-sleep time, an increased propensity for daytime sleepiness, and a notable decline in sleep quality. Additionally, it was linked to a significant increase in depression risk, compromised health-related quality of life, and elevated stress levels across both genders. All five dimensions of the EQ-5D were negatively impacted by breakfast skipping.<b>Discussion:</b> The findings highlight the detrimental effects of skipping breakfast on sleep patterns, mental health, and overall quality of life, stressing the importance of regular breakfast consumption for enhancing these health outcomes. The study suggests the need for further research to uncover the mechanisms behind these associations and to devise targeted interventions to mitigate the negative impacts of breakfast skipping.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1283-1292"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C García-Luna, E Espitia-Bautista, E Alvarez-Salas, P Soberanes-Chávez, P de Gortari
{"title":"Accumbal serotonin hypofunction and dopamine hyperfunction due to chronic stress and palatable food intake in rats.","authors":"C García-Luna, E Espitia-Bautista, E Alvarez-Salas, P Soberanes-Chávez, P de Gortari","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2417922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2417922","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>ABSTRACT</b>Feeding is regulated by energy homeostatic and pleasure-induced rewarding signals. Palatable food intake modifies serotonergic (5-HT) and dopaminergic (DA) pathways in nucleus accumbens, inducing neuronal maladaptations that favor hyperphagia for high-energy dense food and consequent obesity. Chronic stress is an environmental condition that increases the preference for palatable food by modulating brain DA and 5-HT metabolism. <b>Objective:</b> To evaluate the association between changes in accumbal 5-HT and DA metabolism and the effects of chronic stress, palatable food intake and their interaction with satiety/hunger condition. <b>Methods:</b> Wistar rats were housed in pairs (non-stressed) or individually (stressed), fed with chow or chocolate milk plus chow (Ch) for 2 weeks (4 groups); then 6 animals/group were 48 h fasted or maintained <i>ad libitum</i>; the rest were fasted and re-fed for 2 h either with chow or Ch. <b>Results:</b> Rats with prolonged high-energy density food intake and re-fed with chow showed reduced 5-HT metabolism, although there was no association with animals' feeding behavior. In contrast, after re-fed with palatable food, stressed chow-fed rats had increased 5-HT turnover, which decreased in Ch re-fed rats, supporting that palatable food might induce positive mood changes related to high extracellular 5-HT in limbic regions. <b>Discussion:</b> Rats with prolonged palatable food intake exhibited high accumbal DA turnover independently of stress exposure, supporting its relation with the development of high-energy dense food hyperphagia. As accumbal 5-HT and DA metabolism changed due to fasting or re-feeding, alterations could represent the interaction of energy homeostatic and hedonic feeding signaling in animals.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Ezzat M Mansour, Ahmed Hamdy G Ali, Mohamed Hazem M Ibrahim, Ahella Ismail A Mousa, Ahmed Said Negida
{"title":"Safety and efficacy of sodium benzoate for patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Mohamed Ezzat M Mansour, Ahmed Hamdy G Ali, Mohamed Hazem M Ibrahim, Ahella Ismail A Mousa, Ahmed Said Negida","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2415867","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2415867","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder. A key factor in its pathogenesis is the dysfunction of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor due to D-serine degradation by D-amino acid oxidase. Benzoate has been suggested to enhance NMDA receptor function, potentially benefiting early-phase AD. This study aimed to synthesize evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on the safety and efficacy of sodium benzoate in AD patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We followed PRISMA statement guidelines during the accommodation of this systematic review and meta-analysis. A computer literature search (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central) was conducted. We included RCTs that compared sodium benzoate with placebo regarding cognitive functions. The primary outcome measure was the Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive subscale, pooled as the mean difference between the two groups from baseline to the endpoint. The secondary outcomes measures are the clinician's interview-based impression of change plus caregiver input, catalase, and superoxide dismutase antioxidants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three RCTs (described in four articles) with 306 patients were included in this study. Sodium benzoate significantly improved the ADAS-cog score compared with placebo (MD -2.13 points, 95% CI [-3.35 to -0.90]; <i>P</i>= 0.0007).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sodium benzoate is a safe drug that may improve cognitive function in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. However, the significant effect arises primarily from one small study, highlighting the need for caution in interpretation. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer durations is necessary to validate these findings and assess safety and efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142505051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Small organism models for mode of action research on anti-ageing and nootropic herbs, foods, and formulations.","authors":"Jalagam Anjaneyulu, Ashwini Godbole","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2409128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2409128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With global increase in ageing population along with increasing age-related neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), development of sustainable, safe and effective solutions for promoting healthy ageing and preventing diseases has become a priority. Traditional healthcare systems/medicines prescribe several herbs, foods and formulations to promote healthy ageing and prevent and/or treat age-related diseases. However, the scientific data elucidating their mechanism of action is very limited and deeper research using different models is warranted for timely and wider use. The clinical studies and research with higher model organisms, although useful, have several practical, technical, and financial limitations. Conversely, small organism models like Yeast, Roundworm, Fruit fly, and Zebrafish, which have genetic similarities to humans, can replicate the disease features and provide behavioural, cellular and molecular insights. The common features of ageing and NDs, like amyloid protein aggregations, oxidative stress, energy dysregulation, inflammation and neurodegeneration can be mimicked in the small organism models for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's diseases, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This review focuses on small organism model- based research unveiling interesting modes of action and synergistic effects of herbal extracts, foods, and formulations, which are indicated especially for healthy ageing and management of NDs. This will provide leads for the quick and sustainable development of scientifically evaluated solutions for clinically relevant, age-related conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samantha L Dawson, Gerard Clarke, Anne-Louise Ponsonby, Amy Loughman, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Tiril Cecilie Borge, Adrienne O'Neil, Peter Vuillermin, Mimi L K Tang, Jeffrey M Craig, Felice N Jacka
{"title":"A gut-focused perinatal dietary intervention is associated with lower alpha diversity of the infant gut microbiota: results from a randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Samantha L Dawson, Gerard Clarke, Anne-Louise Ponsonby, Amy Loughman, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Tiril Cecilie Borge, Adrienne O'Neil, Peter Vuillermin, Mimi L K Tang, Jeffrey M Craig, Felice N Jacka","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2413233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2413233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In experimental models, the prenatal diet influences gut microbiota composition in mothers and offspring; however, it is unclear whether this occurs in humans. We investigated the effects of a gut-focused perinatal dietary intervention on maternal and infant gut microbiota composition four weeks after birth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomised controlled trial randomised pregnant women to receive dietary advice as part of standard care, or additionally receive a dietary intervention focused on the Australian Dietary Guidelines and increasing prebiotic and probiotic/fermented food intakes (ACTRN12616000936426). Study assessments occurred from gestation week 26 (baseline) to four weeks postpartum (follow-up). Faecal samples, collected at baseline for mothers, and follow-up for mothers and infants, underwent 16SrRNA sequencing. The primary outcome was a between-group mean difference in infant faecal Shannon index. Secondary outcomes included between-group differences in other microbiota measures, including maternal change from baseline CLR-transformed <i>Prevotella</i> abundance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-four women and 45 infants completed the study. The mean Shannon index of infants in the intervention group was -0.35 (95% CI: -0.64, -0.06, SD: 0.52) units lower than control group infants, corresponding to a medium effect size (Cohen's D: -0.74, 95% CI: -1.34, -0.13). The findings were similar using other metrics of α-diversity. There were no between-group differences in β-diversity, nor any differentially abundant taxa in infants. The intervention increased abundances of the genus <i>Prevotella</i> in mothers compared to controls.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This gut-focused perinatal dietary intervention was associated with differences in the maternal and infant gut microbiota composition. Larger studies are required to replicate and extend these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eulália Rebeca Silva-Araújo, Ana Elisa Toscano, Henrique José Cavalcanti Bezerra Gouveia, Raul Manhães-de-Castro
{"title":"Riboflavin as a potential new therapeutic agent for perinatal encephalopathies caused by cerebral oxygen deprivation.","authors":"Eulália Rebeca Silva-Araújo, Ana Elisa Toscano, Henrique José Cavalcanti Bezerra Gouveia, Raul Manhães-de-Castro","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2415087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2415087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: This letter to the editor presents suggestions for the therapeutic use of riboflavin in perinatal brain lesions caused by oxygen deprivation.<b>Methods</b>: Clinical and preclinical studies using riboflavin conjugated with other components for the treatment of cerebral oxygen deprivation were included in the discussion.<b>Results</b>: Oxygen deprivation is predisposed by anoxia, hypoxia, or ischemia and causes severe early central damage, including sensorimotor impairment. At the moment, these lesions lack effective and affordable therapies. We present studies demonstrating the neuroprotective effects of riboflavin-containing drugs to treat children affected by hypoxic perinatal injuries.<b>Discussion</b>: This article suggests conducting preclinical studies to elucidate the potential isolated effects of riboflavin on the pathogenesis of perinatal brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation, by presenting routes for future clinical strategies for the prevention or treatment of perinatal encephalopathies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rouba Khalil Naaman, Shoug Alashmali, Manar Abduljalil Bakhsh, Asma Abdullah Muqaibil, Futooun Mohammed Ghunaim, Albatol Hussein Alattas
{"title":"Association of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.","authors":"Rouba Khalil Naaman, Shoug Alashmali, Manar Abduljalil Bakhsh, Asma Abdullah Muqaibil, Futooun Mohammed Ghunaim, Albatol Hussein Alattas","doi":"10.1080/1028415X.2024.2404785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2024.2404785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a crucial role in maintaining and improving cognitive function and brain health. The aim of this study was to assess the association between omega-3 PUFA intake and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The frequency and quantity of omega-3 PUFA intake were assessed using an omega-3 food frequency questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 175 participants were recruited for this study. Participants in the lowest omega-3 PUFA tertile group scored significantly lower in the visuospatial/executive and attention cognitive domains (<i>p</i> < 0.05). After adjusting for confounders, the higher intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) was significantly associated with higher scores in the visuospatial/executive domain (<i>p</i> = 0.02) and the higher intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was significantly associated with higher scores in the attention domain (<i>p</i> = 0.04). The participants who did not consume walnuts showed a significant lower MoCA score than those who did (<i>p</i> = 0.005). No significant differences were found with other omega-3 PUFA sources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher intake of omega-3 PUFAs was positively associated with visuospatial/executive and attention cognitive functions in middle-aged and older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":19423,"journal":{"name":"Nutritional Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}