Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What effect can a high-sugar diet have on your risk of dementia? Lowers the risk of dementia Has no effect on dementia risk Raises dementia risk Only affects memory, not dementia Too much added sugar was linked to a higher risk of developing dementia in a large-scale study published in BMC Medicine in 2024. A high intake of sugar may lead to inflammation in the brain, which can harm cognitive health. Find out more here.
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