Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases in Older Adults Publisher



Mostafavi SA^{1, 2} ; Hosseini S^{2, 3}
Source: Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults Published:2015

Abstract

The world population is aging, and diseases related to age, such as neurodegenerative diseases, are increasing. Oxidative stress is one of the contributing factors in neurodegenerative diseases. Hence, diets rich in antioxidants may be helpful in preventing, postponing, or controlling the progressive processes of these diseases. General aspects of prevention and controlling neurodegenerative diseases by dietary factors and nutritional supplements are discussed here. Furthermore, at the end stages of neurodegenerative diseases swallowing may be impaired and dysphagia may arise. In the severe stages, the patient is nil by mouth. © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.