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| Mechanisms and evidence for the role of nutrition in cognitive ageing | | Author(s) | Janet Bryan |
| Journal title | Ageing International, vol 29, no 1, Winter 2004 |
| Pages | pp 28-45 |
| Source | http://www.transactionpub.com |
| Keywords | Mental ageing ; Cognitive processes ; Performance ; Vitamins. |
| Annotation | Mechanisms and empirical evidence from epidemiological and experimental studies are reviewed, to examine the role of the B vitamins folate and B-12 and B-6, antioxidants, omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and the popular herbal supplement, Ginkgo biloba in the maintenance and enhancement of older people's cognitive performance. Although these are plausible mechanisms by which these dietary components could affect cognition, these hypothesised effects are yet to be clearly substantiated. As the effects of dietary components on cognitive performance are likely to be subtle, methodological issues such as appropriate outcome measures and adequate sample sizes need careful consideration. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-041130208 A |
| Classmark | D6: DA: 5H: CFE |
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