How diet affects brain health and Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations
Dietary factors, neuroinflammation, plasma neurodegenerative biomarkers and Alzheimer’s disease in diverse cohorts
This study is looking at how eating healthy foods might help keep our brains healthy and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, especially in different groups of people, and it involves sharing your eating habits and checking your brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10985586 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of healthy diets on brain health and the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in various populations. It aims to understand how dietary factors, such as antioxidants and essential fatty acids, influence neuroinflammation and the presence of biomarkers associated with AD. By studying these relationships, the research seeks to uncover the mechanisms that link diet to cognitive decline and AD pathology, particularly in underrepresented groups. Participants may provide dietary information and undergo assessments to evaluate their cognitive health and related biomarkers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults from diverse backgrounds who are concerned about cognitive decline or have a family history of Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or those who are unable to provide dietary information may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary recommendations that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and improve cognitive health in diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between diet and cognitive health, but this study focuses on diverse populations, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Agarwal, Puja — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Agarwal, Puja
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.