Effects of aerobic exercise and dietary flavonoids on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Studies have shown that exercise increases angiogenesis and perfusion in the hippocampus, activates neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus and increases synaptic plasticity, as well as increases the complexity and number of dendritic spines, all of which promote memory function and protect against cognitive decline. Flavonoids are gaining attention as antioxidants in health promotion due to their rich phenolic content, particularly for their modulating role in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Despite this, there has been no comprehensive review of cognitive improvement supplemented with flavonoid and prescribed with exercise or a combination of the two interventions has been conducted. The purpose of this review is to determine whether a combined intervention produces

SUBMITTER: Joseph D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10468597 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature