New Study Finds Excess Sugar Intake Raises Dementia Risk by 43%

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00:00New study finds excess sugar intake raises dementia risk by 43%.

00:06Most research links diet to neurological disorders like dementia.

00:11Mediterranean and mind diets boost cognition.

00:15Sugar harms brain health, prompting genetic studies.

00:21A study of 158,000 UK Biobank participants explored sugar intake's link to dementia risk.

00:29Higher sugar consumption correlated with increased dementia over a decade.

00:37The study differentiated between free and natural sugars,

00:41finding lower dementia risk with natural sugars.

00:44It explored if added sugars elevate dementia risk,

00:48considering genetic factors, subtypes, and sex differences.

00:52In summary, higher free sugar intake correlates with a 43% increased dementia risk.

01:02The study found genetics influence sugar metabolism, affecting dementia risk mainly among women.

01:10Genes linked to poor sugar metabolism show increased dementia risk due to sugar exposure.

01:20Oscillospira and Ruminococcusia UCG014 bacteria affect gene scores for all sugar types.

01:28Free sugars in syrups, honey, and juices spike blood glucose and insulin levels.

01:38Sugary drinks raise dementia risk, emphasizing sugar's adverse health impacts.

01:44Multiple UK Biobank studies connect higher sugar intake with increased dementia risk.

01:54Sucrose and non-milk extrinsic sugars are especially risky for women, showing linear patterns for sugary drinks.

02:02Reducing free and added sugars protects brain health and supports memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.

02:14Choosing unsweetened yogurts enhances cognition, while vitamin D, exercise, and whole foods improve function.

02:25The research underscores the connection between sugar intake and dementia risk.

02:30Despite UK Biobank's bias, results show sugary beverages significant impact and highlight source importance.