A Mayo Clinic study shows how risky this one food is to your brain, even in small amounts. Another study showed that in just one week, it impaired memory and place recognition.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- One in 3 seniors in the U.S. dies with Alzheimer’s, and the disease kills more than breast and prostate cancers combined
- A growing body of research suggests there’s a powerful connection between your diet and your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, via similar pathways that cause Type 2 diabetes
- Some research shows that sugar and other carbohydrates can disrupt your brain function even if you’re not diabetic or have any signs of dementia
- Long-term, sugar can contribute to the shrinking of your hippocampus, which is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer’s disease
- The researchers propose that lowering glucose levels, even if they’re within the “normal” range, may have a positive influence on cognition in older people
Alzheimer’s disease, a severe form of dementia, affects more than 6 million Americans, according to 2022 statistics.1Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures One in 9 seniors over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s; and the disease kills more than breast and prostate cancers combined.
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