Mediterranean diet and gut microbiota: impact on memory and other cognitive functions: a systematic review - PubMed
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- The Mediterranean Diet, characterized by high consumption of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish, modulates gut microbiota.
- Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet increases beneficial bacteria like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Bifidobacterium and boosts short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate.
- This diet exerts a neuroprotective role in disorders such as mild cognitive impairment, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, and metabolic diseases.
- The gut-brain axis explains how gut microbiota and its compounds influence the nervous system and cognitive functions.
- Overall, findings show a direct link between nutrition and mental health, supporting the Mediterranean Diet as a preventive strategy for brain health.