Affiliation:
1. Kinchassa University, DRC
Abstract
Ageing diseases are characterized by the deterioration of homeostatic processes over time, leading to the functional decline and increased risk for diseases like neurodegenerative diseases. Among them stands Parkinson's disease (PD). Recent epidemiological studies have revealed the promise of some nutrients in reducing the risk of PD. In contrast, other nutrients may be involved with the etiology of neurodegeneration or exacerbate disease progression. Taken together, it is important to demonstrate the role of nutrition on the disease susceptibility and progression. Here, the authors investigate the role of epigenetic modification in ageing processes with an emphasis on the role of oxidative stress. They finish with examples of plant foods containing natural antioxidant beneficial for PD prevention.