Abstract
Owing to increasing average age it is important to prevent impairment of cognitive functions. One of the possibilities is optimal composition of our diet.
Our „normal“ food is not supplying our organism with essential nutrients in adequate quantities. It is supposed that PUFA, vitamins B9 and B12 or ginkgo biloba are substances which could contribute to optimal course of aging.
Individuals with mental disorders are consuming more and more various dietary supplements with possible positive but also negative effects. It is necessary to be prepared for consultations on this topic with patients in our clinical practice.