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Alzheimer's: Anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce risk by up to 29%

A 15-year study indicates that anti-inflammatory eating patterns may reduce dementia risk by 21% to 29%. This effect is observed even in individuals who possess early blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's. Recommended foods include leafy greens, berries, whole grains and omega-3-rich fish.

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New research provides a specific risk reduction range of 21% to 29% for those following anti-inflammatory diets.

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  1. Anti-Inflammatory Diets Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

    A 15-year study indicates that anti-inflammatory eating patterns may reduce dementia risk by 21% to 29%. This effect is observed even in individuals who possess early blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's. Recommended foods include leafy greens, berries, whole grains and omega-3-rich fish.

    What's confirmed:

    • Anti-inflammatory diets may reduce the risk of dementia by 21% to 29%.
    • The risk reduction is observed even in people with elevated blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's.
    • The DASH and Mediterranean diets are examples of anti-inflammatory eating patterns.
    • Protective foods include berries, leafy greens, whole grains, healthy fats and omega-3-rich fish.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Changing diet will improve prognosis or prevent dementia.
    • Coffee and dark chocolate are brain-boosting foods.
    • Coconut oil and ghee are not effective brain tonics.
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