Dietary Intake and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2026 | Viewed by 1569
Editor
Interests: cognitive decline; cohort study; nutrition; Alzheimer’s disease; older adults; MRI
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As populations age, the increasing number of older adults with dementia and cognitive decline presents growing challenges to both individual quality of life and public health. The relationships between nutritional status and age-related cognitive decline have been drawing increasing attention, particularly regarding how dietary habits and nutrient intake patterns may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia. This topic explores the latest evidence on the roles of micronutrients, such as vitamins, which contribute to neuroprotective mechanisms; the impact of sarcopenia and frailty; and the influence of dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and DASH diets, which have been associated with healthier aging and reduced neurodegenerative risk. By integrating findings from epidemiological studies, cohort research, and biomarker-based investigations, this topic seeks to advance understanding of how nutrition can contribute to the prevention or mitigation of cognitive decline in older adults. We welcome contributions that reflect current scientific trends and offer novel insights into this multidisciplinary field.
Dr. Moeko Noguchi-Shinohara
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cognitive decline
- nutritional status
- dietary patterns
- vitamins
- sarcopenia
- frailty
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