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How Diet May Slow Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Abstract

Dietary interventions like caloric restriction (CR) and dietary restriction (DR) may significantly delay brain aging and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

  • CR and DR may modulate gene expression and alter epigenetic modifications that impact brain health.
  • These dietary approaches could regulate protein maintenance and the process of removing damaged cellular components.
  • Inhibition of neuroinflammation by CR and DR is associated with delaying age-related inflammation.
  • Improvement in mitochondrial function and balance of oxidative stress may result from CR and DR.
  • Optimization of nutrient-sensing pathways and metabolism is linked to the protective effects of CR and DR.
  • Despite encouraging preclinical evidence, clinical application faces challenges such as individual differences and safety concerns.

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