Summary
- A new study suggests that giving children little or no sugar before the age of two may help reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life.
- Researchers found that people who were exposed to very low amounts of sugar during pregnancy and in their first two years of life had a 23% lower risk of dementia as adults.
- Researchers added that while the findings are encouraging more studies are needed to confirm the connection between low sugar intake in early life and a lower risk of dementia.
A new study suggests that giving children little or no sugar before the age of two may help reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life.
Researchers found that people who were exposed to very low amounts of sugar during pregnancy and in their first two years of life had a 23% lower risk of dementia as adults.
Health experts say eating too much sugar is already linked to type 2 diabetes which can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of dementia.
The new findings suggest that limiting sugar early in life may also support long term brain health.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Jiaxin Zheng said the results show that reducing sugar intake during early childhood could have lasting benefits for brain health.
Researchers added that while the findings are encouraging more studies are needed to confirm the connection between low sugar intake in early life and a lower risk of dementia.
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