Dieta mediterránea y sus efectos benéficos en la prevención de la enfermedad de Alzheimer / Role of Mediterranean diet on the prevention of Alzheimer disease
Rev. méd. Chile
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145(4): 501-507, abr. 2017. ilus, tab
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-902503
ABSTRACT
Type 2 diabetes and obesity are possible risk factors for Alzheimers disease and these can be modified by physical activity and changes in dietary patterns, such as switching to a Mediterranean diet. This diet includes fruits, vegetables, olive oil, fish and moderate wine intake. These foods provide vitamins, polyphenols and unsaturated fatty acids. This diet should be able to reduce oxidative stress. The inflammatory response is also reduced by unsaturated fatty acids, resulting in a lower expression and a lower production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The Cardiovascular protection is related to the actions of polyphenols and unsaturated fatty acids on the vascular endothelium. The Mediterranean diet also can improve cardiovascular risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension and metabolic syndrome. These beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet should have a role in Alzheimers disease prevention.
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Main subject:
Diet, Mediterranean
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Alzheimer Disease
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad San Sebastián/CL
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