MIND Diet is most often used for Brain Health.

MIND Diet

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet combines elements of the Mediterranean diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. It was designed to protect against dementia and cognitive decline.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Does the MIND diet improve mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?

In this randomized controlled trial in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a calorie-reduced MIND diet was better than a calorie-reduced control diet for improving some mental health parameters.

Does the MIND diet improve cognition in older adults?

Can adherence to the MIND diet reduce dementia risk?

One diet to prevent them all

The association between adherence to the MIND diet and cognition during aging