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PhD Candidate
Eurocaroten role: 
WG Participant
First name: 
Rebecca
Last name: 
Power
Short research description: 

Investigating the impact of nutritional supplementation on cognitive function among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in comparison to controls. Given that carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E are present in brain tissue, and given their ability to attenuate the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (namely oxidative stress and neuro-inflammation), it is likely that they play a significant neuroprotective role by maintaining and optimising cognition and reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Importantly, previous studies have shown that cognitively impaired individuals are deficient in these nutritional compounds in comparison to cognitively healthy individuals. Therefore, it is likely that specific population groups (i.e. individuals with MCI) will benefit from nutritional intervention. However, well designed and appropriately powered interventional trials are needed to confirm this hypothesis. The Cognitive impAiRmEnt Study (CARES) is designed to answer this important research question. 

Techniques routinely used: 
Assessment of cognitive function, visual function and macular pigment
Instrumentation/Facilities: 
HPLC; Gas Chromatography: Heidelberg Spectralis
Country: 
Ireland
City: 
Waterford
Institution: 
Waterford Institute of Technology
Department: 
Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, School of Health Sciences
Address: 

Carriganore House, Waterford Institute of Technology West Campus, Carriganore, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Zip Code: 
X91 K236
Phone: 
(+353) 51 306261
Matrix: 
Foods
Gender: 
Female
WG option 1: 
WG3
WG option 2: 
WG4
Scientific approach: 
Applied
Areas: 
Health
Nutrition
Other keywords: 
Functional Foods
STMS hosting: 
No
Meetings hosting: 
No

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