Micronutrients & recovery
Dietary interventions, specifically those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and micronutrients (Mediterranean style), reduce systemic inflammation and periodontal disease, thereby potentially lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, olive oil, and fatty fish. This reduces systemic inflammation and supports oral health, which are key factors in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Focus on reducing simple carbohydrates and processed foods.
Consuming omega-3 fatty acids of marine origin (DHA, EPA), polyphenols and other non-nutritive compounds of fish, vegetables, nuts and fruit act as anti-inflammatory agents... Adopting a healthier Mediterranean style diet... may help to reduce gingival inflammation. Therefore, a diet, which reduces inflammation and insulin resistance, may help to maintain oral and brain health and thus may reduce the risk of AD.
Why this rating
Supported by epidemiological studies, interventional trials (PREDIMED), and mechanistic reviews, but causal link to AD prevention is still being explored.
Source
Exploring the Association between Alzheimer’s Disease, Oral Health, Microbial Endocrinology and Nutrition
A. K. Harding et al. · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · 2017
DOI 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00398
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