Adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet can slow the rate of cognitive decline and decrease the risk of dementia; a systematic review: DARE critical appraisal

CRD summary The authors concluded that there was strong evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet could protect against cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer's disease. This appears to be overly optimistic in view of the potential for publication bias, the limited evidence from stu...

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Main Author: Rafael Almendra-Pegueros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Española de Nutrición y Dietética 2017-12-01
Series:Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
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Online Access:http://renhyd.org/index.php/renhyd/article/view/293
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Summary:CRD summary The authors concluded that there was strong evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet could protect against cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer's disease. This appears to be overly optimistic in view of the potential for publication bias, the limited evidence from studies with poor designs, and the often conflicting results from these studies.
ISSN:2173-1292
2174-5145