Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with cognitive benefits and evidence suggests that this type of diet may help protect against cognitive decline and dementia.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with cognitive benefits and evidence suggests that this type of diet may help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. In 2016, researchers conducted a systematic review of five randomized clinical trials and 27 observational studies to investigate the impacts of the Mediterranean diet on cognitive outcomes.15 Results of this review indicated that this dietary pattern was associated with improved cognitive function, a decreased risk of cognitive impairment, or decreased risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.