topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimRisk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2) and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
evidence level1
citationKanaan A (2026)
sourceImpact of Olive Oil Fatty Acids and Bioactive Compounds on Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review.
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimResults The findings suggest that consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), particularly high-phenolic varieties, may be associated with improvements in cognitive domains such as memory, attention, executive function, and global cognition.
evidence level1
citationKanaan A (2026)
sourceImpact of Olive Oil Fatty Acids and Bioactive Compounds on Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review.
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, the evidence is derived from a limited number of heterogeneous studies with relatively small sample sizes.
evidence level1
citationKanaan A (2026)
sourceImpact of Olive Oil Fatty Acids and Bioactive Compounds on Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review.
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground The global increase in life expectancy has led to a higher prevalence of age-related cognitive decline, highlighting the need for effective non-pharmacological interventions.
evidence level1
citationKanaan A (2026)
sourceImpact of Olive Oil Fatty Acids and Bioactive Compounds on Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review.
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThe most common one includes vascular risk factors, which are central to the pathogenesis of VaD but also contribute significantly to AD and other dementias.
evidence level3
citationGonzález-Cidad Aitor (2026)
sourceBeneficial Effects of Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia: A Review
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThese modifiable risk factors include arterial hypertension []—the major risk factor at the population level—as well as dyslipidemia and high body mass index (BMI), all of which can trigger inflammation and stenosis of cerebral blood vessels, leading to reduced blood flow and neural tissue damage.
evidence level3
citationGonzález-Cidad Aitor (2026)
sourceBeneficial Effects of Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia: A Review
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claimA prior history of stroke is regarded as the strongest vascular risk factor for developing VaD and AD []; nevertheless, metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus also contribute significantly by inducing systemic damage to the cerebral microvasculature.
evidence level3
citationGonzález-Cidad Aitor (2026)
sourceBeneficial Effects of Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia: A Review
topicOlive Oil Cognitive Performance Meta-Analysis
claim3 4 5 6 3 4 Recent reviews on dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by Jones et al.
evidence level3
citationGonzález-Cidad Aitor (2026)
sourceBeneficial Effects of Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia: A Review