Nutraceuticals as an Intervention for Healthy Brain Ageing

AgeingAgeing poses as a major risk factor for declining brain function and associated neurodegenerative disordersNeurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, affecting the lifestyle of the older population. The rate of brain ageingBrain ageing is influenced by genetics, hormones, neurotransmittersNeurotransmitters, and exposure to the environment. Over the years, methods for suppressing the signs of brain ageingBrain ageing and a demand for neuroprotective agents have emerged. A possible answer to this demand can be fulfilled in the form of nutraceuticals. Nutraceuticals are compounds/substances that have physiological benefit and provide protection against chronic diseases. Integrating nutraceuticals along with the existing modern day medicine can boost our immunity and overall health by mitigating cognitive deficits in older adults and protection against age-related cognitive disorders. In this chapter the authors have summarized a few of the widely researched nutraceuticals, like curcumin, berberine, resveratrol and others with known role in age related disorders and brain ageingBrain ageing.