The association between the MIND diet and cognitive health in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive decline, a natural aspect of aging, is linked to negative outcomes like increased mortality and social isolation. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, blending the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet elements, aims to slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk. Secondary analyses of population studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show mixed results on the MIND diet's effectiveness in improving cognitive health. Existing reviews have explored the MIND diet's impact on cognitive health, though their focus can be broad or narrow. Our review offers an updated perspective by specifically targeting dementia risk and clinical cognitive function, integrating new studies f

SUBMITTER: Tse JHW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature