Medium-chain triglycerides may improve memory in non-demented older adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ketosis has been exploited for its neuroprotective impact and treatment of neurological conditions via ketone production. Exogenous medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation may induce nutritional ketosis. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the effects of MCTs on memory function in older adults without cognitive impairment.

Methods

A systematic literature search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science was employed from inception until April 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, investigating the impact of MCT oils on components of memory. Risk of bias (RoB2) tool was utilized for quality assessment.

Results

SUBMITTER: Giannos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9588230 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature