Watch what you eat- Processed foods may increase dementia risk, study finds

Andrea Michelson 

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  • Researchers followed more than 10,000 adults as they aged to see how diet relates to mental sharpness.
  • They found people who regularly ate ultra-processed foods had an increased risk of cognitive decline.
  • Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of total calories consumed by Americans.

Most of the food we eat is processed to some degree, but not all additives are created equal.

Ultra-processed foods —  a category that includes frozen meals, fast food, and most breakfast cereals — have been linked to health risks like heart disease, cancer, and early death.

Recent research suggests that eating some of the most heavily processed foods on a regular basis may impact brain health in the long term. 

In a study of more than 10,000 middle-aged adults, those who got more than 20% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods had an increased risk of cognitive decline over a 10-year period, according to results published Monday in JAMA Neurology……….more here

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