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Record Nr.

UNINA9910882900503321

Titolo

Nutrition in Brain Aging and Dementia / / edited by Nasrollah Moradikor, Indranath Chatterjee, Wael Mohamed

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

981-9741-17-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (324 pages)

Collana

Nutritional Neurosciences, , 2730-6720

Disciplina

612.82

Soggetti

Biology

Neurosciences

Neural networks (Neurobiology)

Nervous system - Diseases

Nutrition

Biological Sciences

Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Neurological Disorders

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

1. Pathogenesis of Dementia -- 2. Genetic and Non-Genetic Risk Factors for Dementia -- 3. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Dementia -- 4. Biomarkers in Dementia Research -- 5. Neurocognitive Aspects of Dementia -- 6. Role of Nutrition in Maintaining Brain Health -- 7. Micronutrients for dementia prevention -- 8. Exploring functional foods in prevention of dementia -- 9. Alterations in trace elements and dementia -- 10. Carotenoids in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia -- 11. Probiotic agents for Alzheimer and dementia -- 12. Traditional Herbal Medicine for Dementia Therapy -- 13. Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia management -- 14. Dietary Recommendations for Managing Dementia.

Sommario/riassunto

The book provides a thorough examination of the crucial connection between diet, cognitive aging, and dementia using a multidisciplinary approach. It dives into the complex area of neurology, illuminating



different forms of dementia, their underlying pathophysiology, and the risk factors related to them. It explains the symptoms, diagnoses, and therapies for dementia. The book explores the effects of dietary elements like protein, micronutrients, and superfoods, demonstrating their potential to protect cognitive function. Additionally, it discusses how critical vitamins like D and B12, natural antioxidants, and trace minerals affect dementia risk and development. The book explains the use of conventional herbal medicine as a supplementary strategy to dementia therapy, evaluating its potential efficacy and safety. The book provides evidence-based advice to professionals, physicians, researchers, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the nutritional requirements to control dementia.