Exceeding the Limits with Nutraceuticals: Looking Towards Parkinson's Disease and Frailty.

ABSTRACT: One of the most pressing challenges facing society today is the rising prevalence of physical and cognitive frailty. This geriatric condition makes older adults more vulnerable to disability, illness, and a heightened risk of mortality. In this scenario, Parkinson's disease (PD) and geriatric frailty, which share several common characteristics, are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for innovative strategies. Nutraceuticals are naturally occurring bioactive compounds contained in foods, offering health benefits over and above essential nutrition. By examining the literature from the past decade, this review highlights how nutraceuticals can act as complementary therapies, addressing key processes, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuroprotect

SUBMITTER: Montanari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11719863 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature