The invention pertains to a composition comprising chicory, particularly roasted chicory root,for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder and/or a loss of cognitive ability.In a further aspect, the invention pertains to a non-therapeutic method for maintaining mental or cognitive capabilities. The invention pertains to a composition comprising chicory, particularly roasted chicory root,for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder and/or a loss of cognitive ability.In a further aspect, the invention pertains to a non-therapeutic method for maintaining mental or cognitive capabilities. The present invention provides substituted pyrazine compounds of the formula (I) or N-oxides or agriculturally suitable salts thereof, wherein the variables in the formula (I) are defined as in the description. Substituted pyrazines of formula I are useful as herbicides.La invención se refiere a una composición que comprende achicoria, en particular raíz de achicoria tostada, para su uso en la prevención o el tratamiento de un trastorno neurodegenerativo y/o una pérdida de la capacidad cognitiva. En un aspecto adicional, la invención se refiere a un método no terapéutico para el mantenimiento de las capacidades mentales o cognitivas.
