Key Points
- High sugar intake in early life may increase dementia risk
- Pregnant women who avoid sugary foods may reduce their child's dementia risk
- Small amounts of sugar in early life may provide protection against dementia
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A new study has found that children who consume high amounts of sugar at a young age may be at a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. The study suggests that pregnant women who avoid sweets, chocolates, and other sugary foods may be able to reduce their child's risk of developing dementia by 20%. The research also found that consuming very small amounts of sugar in early life may provide protection against dementia. The lead author of the study, Professor Jiazheng Zheng, said that the findings suggest that limiting sugar intake in early life may have long-term benefits for brain health. The researchers compared the health of 64,737 people born in Britain before and after World War II, when sugar rationing was introduced.
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