date:Oct 17, 2012
People age 70 and older who consume foods high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study published in Journal of Alzheimers Disease. The findings also suggest the risk also increases with a diet heavy in sugar.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic who conducted the study found older people who consume high amounts of protein and fat relative to carbohydrates are less likely to become cognitively impaired.
Researchers tracked 1,230