N-3 PUFAs and neuroinflammatory processes in cognitive disorders

With the ageing population and increased cases of neurodegenerative diseases, there is a crucial need for the development of new nutritional approaches to prevent and delay the onset of cognitive decline. Neuroinflammatory processes contribute to neuronal damage that underpins neurodegenerative diso...

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Main Authors: Leyrolle Quentin, Layé Sophie, Nadjar Agnès
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2015064
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Summary:With the ageing population and increased cases of neurodegenerative diseases, there is a crucial need for the development of new nutritional approaches to prevent and delay the onset of cognitive decline. Neuroinflammatory processes contribute to neuronal damage that underpins neurodegenerative disorders. Growing evidence sheds light on the use of dietary n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to improve cognitive performances and reduce the neuroinflammatory responses occurring with age and neurodegenerative pathologies. This review will summarise the most recent information related to the impact and mechanisms underlying the neuroinflammatory processes in cognitive disorders. We will also discuss the mechanisms underlying n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids effect on neuroinflammation and memory decline.
ISSN:2272-6977
2257-6614