Abstract:Mounting evidence suggests that dietary nitrate can improve cardiovascular health through its conversion to nitric oxide (NO). NO plays a significant role in both cardiovascular and brain health. (1) There is also a strong association between mid-life vascular risk factors and late life brain health. (2) Whether habitual dietary nitrate intake is associated with better cognitive function and a reduced risk of cognitive decline has yet to be investigated. The objective of the study was to investigate the associ… Show more
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