Many epidemiological studies have suggested that consuming a diet rich in polyphenols can help prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD). Based on well-known in vitro and in vivo models of cerebral Aβ amyloidosis, we examined the data on the effects of various natural polyphenols on the aggregation of amyloid-protein (Aβ). These polyphenols effectively prevent oligomerization and fibril formation of Aβ through differential binding patterns, lowering Aβ oligomer-induced synaptic and neuronal toxicity, according to in vitro investigations. Furthermore, in a transgenic mouse model fed orally with such polyphenolic compounds, soluble Aβ oligomers as well as insoluble Aβ deposits in the brain were significantly reduced. Natural polyphenols exhibit anti-amyloidogenic effects on Aβ, in addition to well-known anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, according to an updated assessment of the literature, implying their potential as therapeutic and/or preventive agents for AD treatment. To prove polyphenols' efficacy as disease-modifying agents, well-designed clinical trials or preventive treatments using various polyphenols are required.
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