Micronutrients & recovery
Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) slows cognitive decline and reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and dementia in elderly populations.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern as your long-term dietary baseline. Prioritize vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and nuts. Use olive oil as your primary cooking fat. Consume fish and poultry in moderation, and limit red meat. This pattern is associated with slower cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults.
In several recent population studies, a Mediterranean diet was associated with slower cognitive decline, reduced risk of AD, transition between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to AD, and decreased mortality in patients with AD [29,30].
Why this rating
Supported by multiple population studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and a specific RCT with 6.5 years of follow-up, though the paper notes some controversies regarding specific micronutrients.
Source
Frailty, Cognitive Decline, Neurodegenerative Diseases and Nutrition Interventions
María Elena Gómez-Gómez et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2019
DOI 10.3390/ijms20112842
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