High Saturated & Trans Fat Intake Boosts Alzheimer’s Risk In Later Life

Published on: May 2nd, 2008
Article by: Anthony Wilson

Handful of friesDietary fat intake, particularly in the form of saturated and trans fat leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia according to recent evidence.

In February 2003, a study was published in the journal Archives of Neurology that linked the consumption of both saturated and trans fats with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study involved 815 individuals aged 65 and older who were followed for an average of four years.

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High Calorie Diets Increase The Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease

Published on: April 29th, 2008
Article by: Anthony Wilson

In August 2002, a study published in the journal Archives of Neurology suggested that those who consume high calorie diets might be up to 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who consume low calorie diets.

The study involved 980 individuals aged 65 or older from the northern Manhattan area in New York. The participants were followed for an average of four years and during that period, 242 of the individuals developed Alzheimer’s disease.

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