Less sugar early in life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
A study published in npj Aging suggests that restricting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days after conception may significantly lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia later in life. Researchers utilized UK Biobank data from individuals born during post-WWII sugar rationing to identify these long-term health correlations.
Why it matters
This research highlights the critical impact of early-life nutrition on long-term cognitive health, potentially influencing public health guidelines for maternal and infant diets.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sugar restriction during the first 1,000 days after conception may significantly reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's by up to 46%. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal npj Aging that examined the long-term effects of early-life nutrition on brain aging and lifelong mental health. The findings also suggest that some benefits may begin before birth.
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