Impact of Fermented Foods on Human Cognitive Function—A Review of Outcome of Clinical Trials
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Fermented Foods and Cognition
3. Conclusion and Future Prospectus
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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| S. No | Fermented Food | Experimental Subjects | The Geographical Region of the Study | Assessments | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tofu, tempeh, or tahoe and other genistein-containing foods | 115 elderly people (Age: 52–98 years old) | Indonesia (Borobudur) | Psychiatric assessment, depression scale based on the Cambridge Mental Disorder of the Elderly Examination | The consumption of soy-based FF improved the memory and cognitive function of middle-aged people but not the elderly people. There was no negative impact on the brain cells and cognitive function. | [30] |
| 2 | Lactobacillus helveticus IDCC3801 mediated fermented milk | Elderly people (Age: 60–75 years old) | Korea | Self-rating scales, Cognitive tests, and Biomarker analysis | The consumption of fermented milk improved the cognitive function of the elderly people. | [31] |
| 3 | L. helveticus CM4 mediated fermented milk | Healthy adults (middle age) | Japan | Neuropsychological assessment (repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) test) | The consumption of fermented milk improved the cognitive function of middle-aged healthy adults. | [32] |
| 4 | Probiotic milk (Bifidobacterium bifidum, L. casei, L. fermentum, L. acidophilus) | 60 Alzheimer’s disease patients (Age: 60–95 years old) | Iran | Cognitive assessment (mini-mental state examination (MMSE) test) | The consumption of probiotic milk improved the cognitive function of the Alzheimer’s disease patients. | [33] |
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Sivamaruthi, B.S.; Kesika, P.; Chaiyasut, C. Impact of Fermented Foods on Human Cognitive Function—A Review of Outcome of Clinical Trials. Sci. Pharm. 2018, 86, 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm86020022
Sivamaruthi BS, Kesika P, Chaiyasut C. Impact of Fermented Foods on Human Cognitive Function—A Review of Outcome of Clinical Trials. Scientia Pharmaceutica. 2018; 86(2):22. https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm86020022
Chicago/Turabian StyleSivamaruthi, Bhagavathi Sundaram, Periyanaina Kesika, and Chaiyavat Chaiyasut. 2018. "Impact of Fermented Foods on Human Cognitive Function—A Review of Outcome of Clinical Trials" Scientia Pharmaceutica 86, no. 2: 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm86020022
APA StyleSivamaruthi, B. S., Kesika, P., & Chaiyasut, C. (2018). Impact of Fermented Foods on Human Cognitive Function—A Review of Outcome of Clinical Trials. Scientia Pharmaceutica, 86(2), 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm86020022
