Can Fasting and Intermittent Diets Play a Vital Role in Dementia Care ?
                     CAN FASTING AND 
INTERMITTENT DIETS PLAY A 
VITAL ROLE IN DEMENTIA 
CARE?
CONTEN
T• Introduction
• Understanding Dementia
• The Role of Nutrition in Brain Health
• What is Intermittent Fasting (IF)?
• Biological Mechanisms of Fasting & Brain 
Health
• Research Evidence on Fasting & Dementia 
Prevention
• Challenges & Risks of Fasting in Dementia 
Care
• Practical Recommendations
INTRODUCTIO
N• Dementia care involves managing 
cognitive decline and improving quality of 
life.
• Instead of emphasizing prevention, 
current treatments concentrate on 
managing symptoms.
• A promising tactic for enhancing 
dementia care is nutrition, especially 
intermittent and fasting diets.
UNDERSTANDING 
D• AE MproEgNresTsivIeA neurological condition that 
impacts behavior, memory, and cognition is 
dementia.
• Common types:
a. Alzheimer's disease :- most common, 
linked to amyloid plaques.
b.  Vascular dementia :– caused by reduced 
blood flow to the brain.
c.  Lewy body dementia :– associated with 
abnormal protein deposits.
• Risk factors include metabolic disorders, age, 
genetics, and lifestyle choices.
THE ROLE OF NUTRITION 
IN BRAIN HEALTH
• Diet affects inflammation, 
neurodegeneration, and brain function.
• Diets like the Mediterranean and 
ketogenic promote cognitive health.
• According to new research, intermittent 
dieting and fasting may help prevent 
dementia.
WHAT IS INTERMITTENT 
FASTING (IF)?
• Definition :- A dietary pattern that alternates 
between eating and fasting periods.
• Common types of Intermittent Fasting (IF):
a.  16:8 :– 16-hour fast, 8-hour eating window.
b.  5:2 :– Normal eating for 5 days, reduced 
intake for 2 days.
c.  Alternate-day fasting :– Eating every other 
day.
d.  Extended fasting :– Fasting for 24+ hours.
BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF FASTING 
& BRAIN HEALTH
• Autophagy: Helps clear toxic proteins like 
amyloid plaques in the brain.
• Ketone Production: Provides an alternative 
energy source for brain cells, reducing 
oxidative stress.
• Reduced Inflammation: Lowers levels of 
harmful inflammatory markers.
• Increased BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic 
Factor): Supports neuron growth and enhances 
cognitive function.
RESEARCH EVIDENCE ON 
FASTING & DEMENTIA 
P• ARnEimValE stNudTieIsO :-N Show improved cognitive 
function and reduced amyloid accumulation.
• Human trials :- Suggest fasting improves 
metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and 
cognitive performance.
• Some studies indicate fasting may reduce 
the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• More clinical research is needed to confirm 
long-term benefits.
CHALLENGES & RISKS OF 
FASTING IN DEMENTIA CARE
• Possible dangers of fasting for elderly and 
dementia patients:
• Malnutrition risk as a result of consuming fewer 
calories.
• hypoglycemia in people with diabetes.
• adherence issues brought on by cognitive decline.
• A customized strategy under medical supervision 
is required.
PRACTICAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
• To prevent unfavorable side effects, 
gradually introduce intermittent fasting.
• Combine a nutrient-dense diet 
(Ketogenic, Mediterranean, etc.) with 
fasting.
• To find a safe fasting schedule for people 
with dementia, speak with healthcare 
professionals.
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