Sustained Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Benefits of Resveratrol in Postmenopausal Women
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Article Title | Sustained Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Benefits of Resveratrol in Postmenopausal Women |
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ERA Journal ID | 211152 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Zaw, Jay Jay Thaung (Author), Howe, Peter R. C. (Author) and Wong, Rachel H. X. (Author) |
Journal Title | Nutrients |
Journal Citation | 12 (3), pp. 1-14 |
Article Number | 828 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2072-6643 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030828 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/3/828 |
Abstract | Deficits in the cerebral microcirculation contribute to age-related cognitive decline. In a pilot study of postmenopausal women, we found that supplementation with a low dose of resveratrol, a phytoestrogen, for 14 weeks improved cerebrovascular and cognitive functions. We have since undertaken a larger, longer term study to confirm these benefits. Postmenopausal women aged 45–85 years (n = 129) were randomized to take placebo or 75 mg trans-resveratrol twice daily for 12 months. Effects on cognition, cerebral blood flow, cerebrovascular responsiveness (CVR) and cardiometabolic markers (blood pressure, diabetes markers and fasting lipids) were assessed. Compared to placebo, resveratrol improved overall cognitive performance (P < 0.001) and attenuated the decline in CVR to cognitive stimuli (P = 0.038). The latter effect was associated with reduction of fasting blood glucose (r = −0.339, P = 0.023). This long-term study confirms that regular consumption of resveratrol can enhance cognitive and cerebrovascular functions in postmenopausal women, with the potential to slow cognitive decline due to ageing and menopause. |
Keywords | resveratrol; ageing; menopause; cognitive decline; cerebrovascular function; neurovascular coupling; phytoestrogen; nutraceutical |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 320199. Cardiovascular medicine and haematology not elsewhere classified |
321099. Nutrition and dietetics not elsewhere classified | |
320999. Neurosciences not elsewhere classified | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Byline Affiliations | University of Newcastle |
Institute for Resilient Regions | |
University of South Australia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7q2q/sustained-cerebrovascular-and-cognitive-benefits-of-resveratrol-in-postmenopausal-women
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