Total and different types of olive oil consumption, gut microbiota, and cognitive function changes in older adults.

Jiaqi Ni, Stephanie K Nishi, Nancy Babio, Clara Belzer, Jesús Vioque, Dolores Corella, Javier Hernando-Redondo, Josep Vidal, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Laura Compañ-Gabucio, Oscar Coltell, Montse Fitó, Estefanía Toledo, Dong D Wang, Francisco J Tinahones, Jordi Salas-Salvadó

Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Alimentació, Nutrició, Desenvolupament i Salut Mental ANUT-DSM, Reus, Spain.Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Alimentació, Nutrició, Desenvolupament i Salut Mental ANUT-DSM, Reus, Spain. · pubmed

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Abstract

Over the past decade, emerging evidence has shed light on the role of the gut microbiota in the interface between diet and brain health. Olive oil, particularly virgin olive oil, a key component and major fat source in the Mediterranean diet, has exhibited widespread healthful benefits, including improvements in gut microbiota and cognitive health. Despite insights from preclinical studies into the relationship between virgin olive oil consumption, gut microbiota, and cognitive function, human research in this area remains limited. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the interplay between total olive oil consumption and its subtypes, gut microbiota, and changes in cognitive function in older adults who were cognitively healthy at baseline but at high risk of cognitive decline.

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Research summary

The paper claims that total and different types of olive oil consumption influence gut microbiota and cognitive function changes in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores dietary factors that may impact cognitive health and longevity in aging populations, addressing potential mechanisms that could influence age-related cognitive decline.

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