Low blood carotenoid status in dementia and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given their potent antioxidation properties, carotenoids play a role in delaying and preventing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, observational studies have found inconsistent results regarding the associations between blood carotenoid levels and the risk of dementia and MCI. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between blood carotenoid levels and the risk of dementia and MCI.

Methods

A systematic search was performed in the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library electronic databases to retrieve relevant English articles published from their inception until February 23, 2023. Study quality was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% conf

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10064563 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature