Leading brain expert brands soft drink a ‘bullet to your brain’ in stark dementia warning

Soft drinks have been branded a “bullet to your brain” by a leading dementia expert, who says cutting it out could help lower the risk of cognitive decline. The warning comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) this week released new evidence-based guidelines, estimating that about 45 per cent of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors and may be preventable. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Crucial dementia prevention tips Brain and dementia expert Dr Helena Popovic told Sunrise on Sunday sugary soft drinks were among the worst things people could consume for brain health. “They deliver a massive amount of sugar in a short amount of time. It impairs communication between brain cells and negatively affects gene expression in our brain,” she said. Popovic said protecting brain health extends far beyond what people eat and drink, with stress and social connection also playing a major role.