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Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein/Zeaxanthin, or Other Nutrient Supplementation on Cognitive Function: The AREDS2 Randomized Clinical Trial

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Chew, Emily Y., Clemons, Traci E., Agrón, Elvira, Launer, Lenore J., Grodstein, Francine, Bernstein, Paul S.·2015·JAMA

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IMPORTANCE: Observational data have suggested that high dietary intake of saturated fat and low intake of vegetables may be associated with increased risk of Alzheimer disease. OBJECTIVE: To test the effects of oral supplementation with nutrients on cognitive function. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: In a double-masked randomized clinical trial (the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 [AREDS2]), retinal specialists in 82 US academic and community medical centers enrolled and observed participants who were at risk for developing late age-related macular degeneration (AMD) from October 2006 to December 2012. In addition to annual eye examinations, several validated cognitive function tests were administered via telephone by trained personnel at baseline and every 2 years during the 5-year study. INTERVENTIONS: Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) (1 g) and/or lutein (10 mg)/zeaxanthin (2 mg) vs placebo were tested in a factorial design. All participants were also given varying combinations of vitamins C, E, beta carotene, and zinc. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The main outcome was the yearly change in composite scores determined from a battery of cognitive function tests from baseline. The analyses, which were adjusted for baseline age, sex, race, history of hypertension, education, cognitive score, and depression score, evaluated the differences in the composite score between the treated vs untreated groups. The composite score provided an overall score for the battery, ranging from -22 to 17, with higher scores representing better function. RESULTS: A total of 89% (3741/4203) of AREDS2 participants consented to the ancillary cognitive function study and 93.6% (3501/3741) underwent cognitive function testing. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 72.7 (7.7) years and 57.5% were women. There were no statistically significant differences in change of scores for participants randomized to receive supplements vs those who were not. The yearly change in the composite cognitive function score was -0.19 (99% CI, -0.25 to -0.13) for participants randomized to receive LCPUFAs vs -0.18 (99% CI, -0.24 to -0.12) for those randomized to no LCPUFAs (difference in yearly change, -0.03 [99% CI, -0.20 to 0.13]; P = .63). Similarly, the yearly change in the composite cognitive function score was -0.18 (99% CI, -0.24 to -0.11) for participants randomized to receive lutein/zeaxanthin vs -0.19 (99% CI, -0.25 to -0.13) for those randomized to not receive lutein/zeaxanthin (difference in yearly change, 0.03 [99% CI, -0.14 to 0.19]; P = .66). Analyses were also conducted to assess for potential interactions between LCPUFAs and lutein/zeaxanthin and none were found to be significant. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Among older persons with AMD, oral supplementation with LCPUFAs or lutein/zeaxanthin had no statistically significant effect on cognitive function. TRIAL REGISTRATION: clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00345176.

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Authors
Chew, E. Y., Clemons, T. E., Agrón, E., Launer, L. J., Grodstein, F., & Bernstein, P. S.
Affiliations
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
  • Emmes (United States) (US)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
  • University of Utah (US)
Corresponding author
Chew, Emily Y.
Venue
JAMA
Published
2015-08-25
Volume
314
Issue
8
Pages
791
ISSN
  • 0002-9955 (ISSN-L)
  • 0098-7484
OpenAlex
W2164097888
Cited by
191
References
29
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20.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • JAMA (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (Z99 EY999999)
  • U.S. Public Health Service (HHS-N-260-2005-00007-C)
  • National Eye Institute (ZIAEY000485, N01-EY-5-0007)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Ophthalmology › Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Keywords
omega-3 fatty acids, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, lutein, zeaxanthin, cognitive function, age-related macular degeneration, AREDS2, dietary supplementation, vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-carotene, zinc, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease risk, macular pigment, older adults
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Algorithms, Ascorbic Acid, Cognition, Copper, Docosahexaenoic Acids, Double-Blind Method, Female, Hispanic or Latino, Humans, Macular Degeneration, Male, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Time Factors, Vitamins, Lutein, Zinc Oxide, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, beta Carotene, Dietary Supplements, Racial Groups, Medication Adherence, Lost to Follow-Up, Zeaxanthins

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