15/05/2024
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Contrary to common belief, genetics account for only about one in a hundred cases of Alzheimer’s, with lifestyle and dietary factors playing a significant role.
An expert team comprising 30 leading brain health scientists from across the globe, has spearheaded Alzheimer’s Prevention Day today, to bust the misconception surrounding genetics and Alzheimer’s, redirecting focus towards nutritional and lifestyle factors that can lead to the disease instead.
According to Professor Jin-Tai Yu from Fudan University in Shanghai, targeting known risk factors such as homocysteine-lowering B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish could potentially prevent up to 80% of dementia cases.
“With no clinically effective drugs, and minimal role of genes our focus must be on making diet and lifestyle changes that reduce risk of developing dementia.” says Professor David Smith, former Deputy Head of the University of Oxford’s Medical Science division.
Alongside Omega 3 and B-vitamin intake, dietary modifications emerge as a key theme among the experts, with Dr Robert Lustig, Emeritus Professor of paediatrics from the University of California, advocating for reduced sugar intake, highlighting fructose as a primary driver of Alzheimer’s.
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