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Plants, Plants, and More Plants: Plant-Derived Nutrients and Their Protective Roles in Cognitive Function, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Other Dementias

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Ding, Helen, Reiss, Allison B., Pinkhasov, Aaron, Kasselman, Lora J.·2022·Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, with the risk of developing it attributed to non-modifiable and modifiable factors. Currently, there is no cure for AD. A plant-based diet may protect against cognitive decline, due to the effects of plant-based nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. The aim of the review is to summarize current literature on plant-based nutrients and their impact on cognition. Materials and Methods: A search was conducted on PubMed for clinical and murine studies, using combinations of the following words: “Alzheimer’s disease”, “dementia”, “cognition”, “plant-based diet”, “mild cognitive impairment”, “vitamin B”, “vitamin C”, “vitamin E, “beta carotene”, “antioxidants”, “fiber”, “vitamin K”, “Mediterranean diet”, “vitamin D”, and “mushrooms”. Results and Conclusions: A diet rich in vitamin B and antioxidants can benefit the cognitive functions of individuals as shown in randomized clinical trials. Vitamin K is associated with improved cognition, although large randomized controlled trials need to be done. Fiber has been shown to prevent cognitive decline in animal studies. Vitamin D may contribute to cognitive health via anti-inflammatory processes. Several medical organizations have recommended a plant-based diet for optimizing cognitive health and potentially helping to prevent dementia.

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Authors
Ding, H., Reiss, A. B., Pinkhasov, A., & Kasselman, L. J.
Affiliations
NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine (US)
Corresponding author
Kasselman, Lora J.
Venue
Medicina
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2022-07-30
Volume
58
Issue
8
Pages
1025
ISSN
  • 1010-660X (ISSN-L)
  • 1648-9144
OpenAlex
W4289175904
Cited by
32
References
197
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 2
FWCI
1.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Medicina (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • NYU Lang (cc-by)
Funders
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AWD00004772)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, dementia, plant-based diet, cognitive function, antioxidants, B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, vitamin D, Mediterranean diet, mushrooms, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, anti-inflammatory activity
MeSH terms
Alzheimer Disease, Animals, Antioxidants, Cognition, Vitamin E, Vitamins, Mice, Cognitive Dysfunction

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