Is There a Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease?

High Sugar Intake and Alzheimer’s Risk: There's a significant link between high sugar consumption and an increased risk of Alzheimer's, particularly among women. Even a daily intake of about 10 grams of sugar was associated with a heightened risk, with lactose being particularly impactful.

Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: High blood sugar levels, often a consequence of diabetes, are also a risk factor, contributing to the development of amyloid plaques in the brain, characteristic of Alzheimer's.

Early Risk Factors: The risk associated with high blood sugar and high cholesterol levels can begin as early as age 35, indicating the importance of early management of these factors to reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's later in life.

Short-term Sugar Consumption and Cognitive Decline: Higher blood sugar levels over a short period (as brief as one year) were observed to influence Alzheimer's and dementia risk, with higher fasting blood sugar levels being linked to more significant cognitive decline indicators.

Sugary Beverages and Alzheimer’s: There's a direct correlation between the consumption of sugary beverages and an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Reducing sugar intake, especially from sugary drinks, is advised as a preventative measure.