A Diet Rich in Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Shows
“They’re manufactured formulations or substances, such as protein isolates, refined oils, and processed sugars and starches in which little ‘whole food’ value remains.”Breakfast cereals made from refined grainsHow do ultra-processed foods affect health?, director of the division of neuromuscular medicine at Michigan State University.getting, says Newgent.
The best link we have between dementia risk and diet is through overall wellness, says Dr. Sachdev. “A healthy body will lead to a healthy brain.” And, a diet that includes fresh foods is typically better balanced and more nutritious, he adds.“What you eat really does matter, for the brain and the body,” says Dr. Sachdev. But, as Newgent explains, we know that no one is perfect.
In the end, it’s all about balance. But, this new research just goes to show how vital healthy eating is for every part of our body—especially our brains. As far as further studies to come, Dr. Sachdev explains, “We need to better understand what is toxic to the brain and body, so we can help to eliminate it.”
So until we know how to treat dementia, we will have to do our best to prevent it from developing by starting with a healthy lifestyle and diet with minimal ultra-processed foods.
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