Those who follow a Western diet high in meat consumption are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Is there a link between diet and Alzheimer’s? Currently about 42 million people worldwide suffer from dementia—Alzheimer’s being the most common form—with rates still on the rise. Recently, a study was conducted using Alzheimer’s prevalence data from 10 countries along with the diet of those affected by Alzheimer’s 5, 10, and 15 years before the prevalence data was collected. Researchers discovered that those who follow a Western diet high in meat consumption are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases. Meanwhile, those following a Mediterranean diet had about half the risk for Alzheimer’s, and countries with very low meat consumption (such as India or Japan) had an additional 50% lower risk. The study suggests that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes could greatly reduce your chance of developing Alzheimer’s later in life. “Western diet increases Alzheimer’s risk,” www.sciencedaily.com, August 25, 2016.
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