Abstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are caused by the loss of neurons and myelin in brain and spinal cord,and result in neuronal dysfunction. Researchs show that foodborne phytochemicals, such as resveratrol,proanthocyanidins,ginsenosides have antioxidant,anti- lipid peroxidation,neuroprotective effects and exhibit effect on prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.In this paper,the recent studies of the protective effect of foodborne phytochemicals which are common and available on neurodegenerative diseases were reviewed.