The carb conundrum: New research suggests your bread choice could shape your brain’s future A major new study finds that a diet rich in slow-digesting, low-glycemic index carbs (like fruits, legumes and whole grains) is linked to a significantly lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The research, tracking over 200,000 U.K. adults for 13+ years, shows that diets with a higher glycemic index (from refined carbs like white bread and sugar) are associated with a 14% increased risk of dementia, while low-glycemic diets reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 16%. Rapid blood sugar spikes from refined carbs can cause inflammation and insulin…

Newswire

Features

The Latest