Results suggest that higher adherence to the Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND diets is associated with less cognitive decline ans well as a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Evidence for an association with dementia was inconsistent.

The MIND diet may be more protective against cognitive decline and AD than the Mediterranean and DASH diets, based on observational studies. However, more evidence on the MIND diet is required to draw a firm conclusion. Furthermore, the Mediterranean diet seems more protective against AD than the DASH diet.

Based on the studies included in the review, olive oil consumption seems to be an important component underlying these associations.

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The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diets Are Associated with Less Cognitive Decline and a Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease – A Review. van den Brink, A.C., Brouwer-Brolsma, E.M., Berendsen, A.A.M. et al. (2019). Advanced Nutrition. 10(6), pp1040-1065