Western diet-induced cognitive dysfunction is a rapidly emerging health challenge driven by excessive intake of high-fat, high-sugar, and ultra-processed foods. These dietary patterns promote neuroinf Show more
Western diet-induced cognitive dysfunction is a rapidly emerging health challenge driven by excessive intake of high-fat, high-sugar, and ultra-processed foods. These dietary patterns promote neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, gut dysbiosis, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, ultimately leading to synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. Crocetin, an apocarotenoid derived from saffron and Show less