Composite cognitive z-score
Biomarker2 papers2 findings
- Human trial1
- Humans1
Interventions
1Diet quality
mediatesin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Diet quality
mediatesin humans1Low certainty
Diet quality mediates composite cognitive z-score in humans (8.9% mediated effect (-0.012 SD)).
Humansassociation between tooth loss and cognitive performancen = 2,600
Dietary Quality and the Association Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Causal Mediation Analysis of NHANES 2011-2014 · Journal of public health dentistry · 6 Oct 2026
Associations
1Tooth loss
downin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Tooth loss
downin humans1Low certainty
Tooth loss is associated with composite cognitive z-score in humans (survey-weighted β = -0.167 SD).
HumansSevere tooth loss< 20 natural teethn = 2,600
Dietary Quality and the Association Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Causal Mediation Analysis of NHANES 2011-2014 · Journal of public health dentistry · 6 Oct 2026