Table 1 Methodology
Review process | Description |
|---|---|
Objective | Assess the efficacy of the MIND diet in mitigating cognitive decline |
Literature search | A comprehensive search of electronic databases using keywords: "MIND Diet", "cognitive decline", "neuroprotective nutrients", and "dietary interventions" |
Inclusion criteria | - Studies published in peer-reviewed journals within the last ten years—focus on MIND diet's impact on cognitive health outcomes |
Exclusion criteria | Studies with irrelevant methodologies, populations, or interventions were excluded |
Screening | Titles and abstracts were initially screened to identify relevant studies |
Full-text assessment | Full-text articles were retrieved for further evaluation, focusing on cognitive function, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and related outcomes |
Data extraction | Relevant data were extracted, including study design, sample characteristics, intervention specifics, outcome measures, and key findings |
Data organisation and synthesis | Extracted data were organised and synthesised to overview the study findings comprehensively |
Categorisation into themes | Synthesised findings were categorised into themes based on consistency and convergence of outcomes, including the MIND diet's impact on cognitive function, potential mechanisms, and reported limitations or challenges |