Anti-inflammatory diet reduces dementia risk

A study published in JAMA Network Open found that older adults who followed an anti-inflammatory diet had a reduced risk of developing dementia, even among those with early blood markers of Alzheimer's disease. The 15-year cohort study analyzed data from nearly 1,900 Swedish adults aged 60 and older. Participants with elevated levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers who adhered to an anti-inflammatory diet lowered their dementia risk by up to 29%. The research was led by Anja Mrhar from the University of Ljubljana and used data from the Swedish National study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen (SNAC-K). The findings suggest that dietary interventions may benefit individuals at high risk for dementia.