Data from more than 60,000 Britons suggests plant-rich diet may help regardless of person’s genetic risk
A Mediterranean diet of nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables could lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according toThe data suggests eating lots of plant-based foods may have a “protective effect” against dementia, regardless of a person’s genetic risk, which the researchers said could form the basis for future public health strategies if further research confirms their findings.
The researchers scored individuals using two measures for adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and took into account each individual’s genetic risk for dementia. Over the course of nearly a decade, there were 882 cases of dementia, but those who followed a strict Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of developing the condition, compared with those who ate differently.
She said there were “no sure-fire ways” to prevent dementia yet. “There is a wealth of evidence that eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. But the evidence for specific diets is much less clearcut.
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