Effects of Brazil nut consumption on selenium status and cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

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Abstract

Oxidative stress is closely related to cognitive impairment, and the antioxidant system may be a potential therapeutic target to preserve cognitive function in older adults. Selenium plays an important antioxidant role through selenoproteins. This controlled trial aimed to investigate the antioxidant and cognitive effects of the consumption of Brazil nuts, the best selenium food source.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Eur J Nutr

Title: European journal of nutrition

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISSN (Electronic): 1436-6215

ISSN (Print): 1436-6207

Publication date (Electronic): Feb 2016

Volume: 55

Issue: 1

Affiliations

[1 ] Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Bloco 14, Butantã, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil. baritacardoso@gmail.com.

[2 ] Geriatrics Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.

[3 ] Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Bloco 14, Butantã, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil.

Article

Publisher Item ID: 10.1007/s00394-014-0829-2

DOI: 10.1007/s00394-014-0829-2

PubMed ID: 25567069

SO-VID: e41b0e04-0505-46ba-923e-1c83d9d996a7

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Keywords: Brazil nuts,Mild cognitive impairment,Oxidative stress,Selenium

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Keywords: Brazil nuts, Mild cognitive impairment, Oxidative stress, Selenium

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