Abstract
The free radicals and neuroinflammatory processes are thought to underlie various neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) as the brain is highly susceptible to oxidative damage. Docosahexaenoic acid, choline, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, and copper were found to be significantly lower in the brain of AD patients. Nutritional therapy, which includes vitamin D and other antioxidants, has shown a potential effect in the prevention and treatment of AD through acting on various biological pathways. Nutrition is an essential lifestyle factor that can modify the risk of several neurodegenerative disorders. The free radicals and neuroinflammatory processes are thought to underlie various neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease as the brain is highly susceptible to oxidative damage. Prevention of dementia is a major concern as there exists a lack of a permanent cure. The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies has been given the Recommended Dietary Allowance of vitamin D.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Antioxidants and Functional Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders |
| Subtitle of host publication | Uses in Prevention and Therapy |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 185-201 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780429319310 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367333225 |
| Publication status | Published - 07-01-2021 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Health Professions
- General Medicine
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences