Author
You Y.X., Shahar S., Rajab N.F., Haron H., Yahya H.M., Mohamad A., et al.
Journal
Nutrients
Volume
13
Issue ID
434
Page
1-16
Date
2021 January
Keyword
Cosmos caudatus
Cognitive function
Mood
Biomarkers
Flavanoids
Abstract
Cosmos caudatus (CC) contains high flavonoids and might be beneficial in neuroprotection. It has the potential to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of Cosmos caudatus supplement on cognitive function, mood status, blood biochemical profiles and biomarkers among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) through a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The subjects were randomized into CC supplement (n = 24) and placebo group (n = 24). Each of them consumed one capsule of CC supplement (250 mg of CC/capsule) or placebo (500 mg maltodextrin/capsule) twice daily for 12 weeks. Cognitive function and mood status were assessed at baseline, 6th week, and 12th week using validated neuropsychological tests. Blood biochemical profiles and biomarkers were measured at baseline and 12th week. Two-way mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) analysis showed significant improvements in mini mental state examination (MMSE) (partial _2 = 0.150, p = 0.049), tension (partial _2 = 0.191, p = 0.018), total mood disturbance (partial _2 = 0.171, p = 0.028) and malondialdehyde (MDA) (partial _2 = 0.097, p = 0.047) following CC supplementation. In conclusion, 12 weeks CC supplementation potentially improved global cognition, tension, total mood disturbance, and oxidative stress among older adults with MCI. Larger sample size and longer period of intervention with incorporation of metabolomic approach should be conducted to further investigate the underlying mechanism of CC supplementation in neuroprotection.
Language
English
