Dementia remains a significant health concern for an aging population, characterized by cognitive decline and an array of symptoms that severely impair daily functioning. Recent research highlights the impactful role of diet, specifically the consumption of inflammatory foods, in the risk of developing dementia in older adults. This article delves into findings from longitudinal studies, including the Framingham Heart Study, which illuminate the connection between an inflammatory diet and the incidence of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.
A groundbreaking study conducted over a span of 13 years within the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort discerned a correlation between high Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores and an elevated risk of all-cause dementia. Researchers found that individuals who consumed more inflammatory foods had a hazard ratio of 1.21 for developing dementia (HR 1.21, 95% CI 1.10-1.33, P
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