Neuroprotective diets for stroke.
Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability in the elderly. In the last few years, there has been increasing evidence that suggests the influence of the diet on the decrease of stroke risk. Probably, because of the presence of bioactive components with beneficial effects such as antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties. This article reviews several dietary bioactive compounds from studies in models of cerebral ischemia that have obtained promising results decreasing cerebral damage. We propose that many of these compounds present in diet could be good candidates to test new neuroprotection approaches focused on reducing the damage and protecting the brain before stroke occurs.
Neurovascular Research Group, Institute de Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville, Av. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013, Seville, Spain. Electronic address: mayuso-ibis@us.es.
María Irene
MI
Ayuso
Neurovascular Research Group, Institute de Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville, Av. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013, Seville, Spain.
Rafael
R
Gonzalo-Gobernado
Neurovascular Research Group, Institute de Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/University of Seville, Av. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013, Seville, Spain; Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Avenida Doctor Fedriani, no. 3, 41007, Seville, Spain. Electronic address: jmontaner-ibis@us.es.
Joan
J
Montaner
D000818:Animals; D038441:Diet, Mediterranean; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D000066829:Neuroprotection / Q000502:physiology*; D019301:Oleic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D059808:Polyphenols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D020521:Stroke / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000517:prevention & control
D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D059808:Polyphenols; D019301:Oleic Acid
ADNES; Brain ischemia; Functional food; Mediterranean diet; Neuroprotection; Omega-3 fatty acids; Polyphenols; Stroke