Nutraceuticals: a novel concept in prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review the potential role of antioxidants and other nutraceuticals in modifying neurodegenerative processes and improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.
Results Summary
The abstract suggests that antioxidants and nutraceuticals may have neuroprotective effects and could influence the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease, but it does not provide specific efficacy data.
Population
Individuals with or at risk of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
diet modifications | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #1 |
lipid consumption | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #2 |
carbohydrates consumption | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #3 |
vitamin supplementation | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #4 |
antioxidant compounds with neuroprotective activity | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #5 |
nutraceutical compounds with neuroprotective activity | neutral | prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders | - | - | possible effects | #6 |
nutraceuticals and nutritional bioactive compounds | neutral | physiopathological processes responsible for neurodegeneration | - | - | may be able to modify | #7 |
nutraceuticals and nutritional bioactive compounds | neutral | pro-cognitive properties | - | - | may be able to have | #8 |
Alzheimer's disease is a growing health problem worldwide. The pharmaceutical industry has not recently developed any new drugs that have had a significant impact on the natural history of the disease, so considerable attention has been given to nutraceuticals and nutritional bioactive compounds that can be obtained directly from diet or supplementation. These compounds may be able to modify physiopathological processes responsible for neurodegeneration and/or to have pro-cognitive properties. Here, we review current knowledge on the role of diet modifications, lipid and carbohydrates consumption, vitamin supplementation, and the possible effects of antioxidant and nutraceutical compounds with neuroprotective activity, in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.