Eating the Wrong Carbs May Raise Your Dementia Risk

From SciTechDaily

The amount and type of carbohydrates people eat may strongly influence the risk of developing dementia, according to a large population-based study. The findings, published in the scientific journal International Journal of Epidemiology, suggest that dietary carbohydrate patterns are closely linked to long-term brain health.

Age remains one of the strongest risk factors for dementia, but lifestyle choices also play an important role in protecting cognitive function. Diet is especially important, as carbohydrates account for about 55 percent of daily energy intake. Because they directly affect glucose and insulin metabolism, both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates consumed can shape metabolic health and influence the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.