Open Access Research Article

Benefits to Follow Mediterranean Diet on The Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated with Dementia in Balearic People

Irene Roth*, Jesús-Tomás Monge-Moreno, Margarita Ferrer, Maria Tur-Ribas, Rocío González-Hueso and Adán Suaréz

Department of Memory Disorders Care Center, HRA Cas Serres, Spain

Corresponding Author

Received Date: December 01, 2020;  Published Date: February 02, 2021

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is considered one of the main neurodegenerative diseases with the highest prevalence today Zucchella C [1]. As a significant fact, it is important to highlight that, of 100% of people suffering from some type of dementia, 70% are affected by Haaksma ML [2], Li M [3], Zucchella C [1]. 20% of these are diagnosed two years after the manifestation of the first symptoms, causing in many cases, a narrow margin of action, when the disease is in an advanced state of evolution Abraha I [4]. This disease mainly represents one of the main health problems in the elderly population Duan Y [5], Zhao J [6]. Ageing is a major risk factor for chronic disease Jeffrey S [7]. On the other hand, nutrition is important for optimal maintenance of cognition and modifiable risk factors for dementia, to delays cognitive decline Valls-Pedret C [8] such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity Salas-Salvadó J [9]. In different studies it has been observed the beneficial association of the Mediterranean diet (Med- Diet and cognitive function (CF) Valls-Pedret C [8], Mc Grattan AM [10]. Where the Med-Diet it is characterised by high intake of vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts and whole grains, low intake of red and processed meat and moderate intake of poultry met, fish and wine, and the fat use it is olive oil Estruch R [11].

The aim of this study was to evaluate on elderly population with AD the benefits of high adherence Med-Diet and the association with reduced risk in the progression of AD.

Keywords: Dementia; Med-Diet; Neurodegenerative diseases; Elderly population; Cognitive function.

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