Doença de Alzheimer: nutrientes para a prevenção uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible dementia that gradually compromises the individual's cognitive level and, in the long term, affects the entire organism. aging. It is expected that as the world's population ages, the number of people living with dementia will triple from 50 million to 152 million by 2050. Many studies have shown an important role for nutrients in reducing the risk of dementia and delaying the onset of dementia. cognitive decline. To identify the main nutrients that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. This study is a literature review, in which a search was carried out in the databases: LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO, BIREME and PUBMED, using the terms Alzheimer's disease, food, nutrients, prevention, between years from 2010 to 2022, using as inclusion criteria articles available in full in Portuguese, Spanish or English. 170 references were found in the searched databases, however, only 17 articles were selected, following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Food in the prevention of Alzheimer's Disease proved to be a somewhat encouraging path. Nutrients such as omega-3, vitamins E, C and complex B have been highlighted when ingested in the recommended amounts.