The Crucial Link Between Diet and Alzheimer's Disease Risk

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reveals that plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet and traditional Asian diets, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to the Western diet. The study links diets high in saturated fats, red meats, and ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Protective foods include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Rising obesity trends in the US suggest a significant increase in Alzheimer's rates by 2038. Poverty is also identified as a driver of Alzheimer's disease due to the affordability of unhealthy foods.