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Computerized cognitive training enhances cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease by downregulating Ruminococcus-TMAO pathway

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Analysis of gene expression profiles in Alzheimer’s disease patients with different lifespan: A bioinformatics study focusing on the disease heterogeneity

Zhang, J., Li, X., Xiao, J. F., Xiang, Y., & Ye, F. (2023) · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnagi.2023.1072184 · Cited by 7

Commonalities and distinctions between the type 2 diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and multimodal neuroimaging meta-analysis

Xie, H., Yu, Y., Yang, Y., Sun, Q., Li, Z., Ni, M.-H., Li, S., Dai, P., Cui, Y., Cao, X., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1301778 · Cited by 8

Impact of Mast Cell Activation on Neurodegeneration: A Potential Role for Gut–Brain Axis and Helicobacter pylori Infection

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Role of Healthy and Unhealthy Dietary Patterns—A Comprehensive Review

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The triglyceride-glucose index and risk of cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis with inclusion of two national databases

Yang, Y., Peng, P., Huang, H., Zhao, Y., Li, Y., Xu, X., Jiang, S., Yang, Y., Pan, G., Wen, Y., et al. (2024) · Frontiers in Neurology · doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1496871 · Cited by 7

Mannuronate Oligosaccharides Ameliorate Experimental Colitis and Secondary Neurological Dysfunction by Manipulating the Gut–Brain Axis

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Stratified dietary inflammatory potential identifies oral and gut microbiota differences associated with cognitive function in older adults

Liu, J., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Hou, Z., Wang, B., Chen, L., & Chen, M. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-02292-5 · Cited by 10

Advances of therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease

Guo, X., Yue, R.-Z., Cui, Z., Wang, S., Jia, T., Li, W., Zhang, W., Shan, L., & Li, C. (2025) · Journal of Neurology · doi:10.1007/s00415-025-13456-8 · Cited by 9

Impact of Diverse Dietary Patterns on Cognitive Health: Cumulative Evidence from Prospective Cohort Studies

Kim, Y., Je, M., Kang, K., & Kim, Y. (2025) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17213469 · Cited by 7

Association between behavioural risks and Alzheimer's disease: Elucidated with an integrated analysis of gene expression patterns and molecular mechanisms

Li, D., Yang, H., Lyu, M., Zhou, L., Zhang, Y., Kang, C., Wang, J., & Wang, Y. (2023) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105207 · Cited by 7

Pleiotrophin deletion prevents high-fat diet-induced cognitive impairment, glial responses, and alterations of the perineuronal nets in the hippocampus

Cañeque‐Rufo, H., Fontán‐Baselga, T., Galán‐Llario, M., Zuccaro, A., Sánchez‐Alonso, M. G., Gramage, E., Ramos, P., & Herradón, G. (2024) · Neurobiology of Disease · doi:10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106776 · Cited by 7

Cognitive Decline Related to Diet Pattern and Nutritional Adequacy in Alzheimer’s Disease Using Surface-Based Morphometry

Hsiao, H., Ma, M.-C., Chang, H.-I., Lin, C.-H., Hsu, S., Huang, S., Lee, C., Huang, C., & Chang, C.-C. (2022) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu14245300 · Cited by 7

Daily Energy Intake Distribution and Cognitive Performance in Non-Demented Individuals

Brikou, D., Charisis, S., Drouka, A., Christodoulakou, S. M., Ntanasi, E., Mamalaki, E., Constadinides, V. C., Scarmeas, N., & Yannakoulia, M. (2023) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu15030673 · Cited by 7

High-fat diet and related obesity provoke neurotoxins and alter neuro-biomarkers involved in Parkinson's disease

Batarseh, N., & Thaher, Y. A. (2023) · Obesity Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.obmed.2023.100500 · Cited by 7

Increased central obesity correlates with physical activity and food processing in recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis

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Physiopathological Roles of White Adiposity and Gut Functions in Neuroinflammation

Spinedi, E., & Docena, G. H. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms252111741 · Cited by 7

From particulates to pathways: environmental exposures and their impact on Alzheimer’s disease

Liu, B., Ahmad, M. A., Abbas, G., Ahmed, U., Javed, R., Ali, I., Ao, Q., & Deng, X. (2025) · Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.brainres.2025.149880 · Cited by 6

Diet as a Modulator of Gut Microbiota May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Ochocińska, A., Podstawka, I., Kępka, A., & Waszkiewicz, N. (2025) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17193053 · Cited by 6

Ergothioneine rescues obesity-induced testicular dysfunction via dual restoration of steroidogenesis and mitochondrial redox homeostasis

Li, X., Lin, J., Wu, M., Han, F., Chen, S., HongFei, K., Huang, Z., Peng, T., Lan, Y., Fu, X., et al. (2026) · Redox Biology · doi:10.1016/j.redox.2026.104090 · Cited by 6

Discovery of novel metabolic biomarkers in blood serum for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Zhao, Y., Tezanos, A. G. V., Miranda-Morales, E. G., Pappolla, M. A., & Fang, X. (2024) · Journal of Alzheimer s Disease · doi:10.3233/jad-240280 · Cited by 6

Microbiota–gut–brain axis and related therapeutics in Alzheimer’s disease: prospects for multitherapy and inflammation control

Li, J., Zhang, F., Zhao, L., & Dong, C. (2023) · Reviews in the Neurosciences · doi:10.1515/revneuro-2023-0006 · Cited by 6

Escape from X-chromosome inactivation and sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease

Song, Q.-H., Zhao, K.-X., Huang, S., Chen, T., & He, L. (2023) · Reviews in the Neurosciences · doi:10.1515/revneuro-2023-0108 · Cited by 7

Amylin Pharmacology in Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis and Treatment

Casadesús, G., Corrigan, R. R., & Piontkivska, H. (2021) · Current Neuropharmacology · doi:10.2174/1570159x19666211201093147 · Cited by 7

The Relationship Between Dietary Patterns, Cognition, and Cardiometabolic Health in Healthy, Older Adults

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Associations Between Chrono‐Nutrition Behaviours and Cognitive Function in Middle‐Aged Adults: The NUTRICO Cross‐Sectional Cohort Study

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Nutrition and Neuroinflammation: Are Middle-Aged Women in the Red Zone?

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Western Diet Induces Impairment of Liver-Brain Axis Accelerating Neuroinflammation and Amyloid Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease

Więckowska‐Gacek, A., Mietelska‐Porowska, A., Chutorański, D., Wydrych, M., Długosz, J., & Wojda, U. (2021) · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnagi.2021.654509 · Cited by 70

Greater sensitivity of the hippocampus than the entorhinal cortex in response to western diet, manifested by accelerated neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Więckowska‐Gacek, A., Mietelska‐Porowska, A., Domańska, J. M., & Wojda, U. (2023) · Alzheimer s & Dementia · doi:10.1002/alz.077040

Wpływ diety zachodniej na rozwój stanu zapalnego i patologicznych zmian w mózgu w mysim modelu choroby Alzheimera : praca doktorska

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Western diet increases brain metabolism and adaptive immune responses in a mouse model of amyloidosis

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Blood-brain barrier disruption: mechanistic links between Western diet consumption and dementia

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