Mediterranean diet reduces dementia risk.
Mediterranean diet may offset genetic risk of Alzheimer's, new study suggests.
Why it matters
- Mediterranean diet may reduce dementia risk, especially for high-genetic-risk individuals.
By the numbers
- Study: 5,705 participants (4,215 women, 1,490 men) followed from 1989-2023.
- APOE4 gene variant increases Alzheimer's risk by 3-4x (one copy) or 12x (two copies).
The big picture
- Diet helps reduce cognitive decline, more so in high-risk individuals.
What they're saying
- Exercise and diet are key. Small changes like using olive oil can help.
Caveats
- Study limited to European ancestry; more research needed.
- Genetics not commonly used in clinical risk models.
What’s next
- Research on personalized dietary interventions.