Cognitive Function and Consumption of Fruit and Vegetable Polyphenols in a Young Population: Is There a Relationship?

Scientific evidence has shown the relationship between consumption of fruits and vegetables and their polyphenols with the prevention or treatment of diseases. The aim of this review was to find out whether the same relationship exists between fruits and vegetables and cognitive function, especially...

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Published in:Foods 2019-10, Vol.8 (10), p.507
Main Authors: Carrillo, Juan Ángel, Zafrilla, M Pilar, Marhuenda, Javier
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bdnf
blood flow
cerebral blood flow
cognition
cognitive function
creb protein
flavonoids
fruits
fruits and vegetables
hippocampus
memory
mitogen-activated protein kinase
neurons
neuroplasticity
nitric oxide
polyphenols
Review
transcription factors
vegetables
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Summary:Scientific evidence has shown the relationship between consumption of fruits and vegetables and their polyphenols with the prevention or treatment of diseases. The aim of this review was to find out whether the same relationship exists between fruits and vegetables and cognitive function, especially memory, in a young population. The mechanisms by which polyphenols of fruits and vegetables can exert cognitive benefits were also evaluated. These compounds act to improve neuronal plasticity through the protein CREB (Camp Response Element Binding) in the hippocampus, modulating pathways of signaling and transcription factors (ERK/Akt). In the same way, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is implicated in the maintenance, survival, growth, and differentiation of neurons. All these effects are produced by an increase of cerebral blood flow and an increase of the blood’s nitric oxide levels and oxygenation.
ISSN:2304-8158
2304-8158
DOI:10.3390/foods8100507