Study finds how diet has major impact on risk of Alzheimer's

California [US], December 10 (ANI): In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease .

Findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Diet 's Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: History and Present Understanding.

The role of nutrition in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been extensively studied. Plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet and traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cuisines, have been shown to reduce risk, particularly when compared to the Western diet.

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. This study identifies dementia risk factors including higher consumption of saturated fa