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Rich, plant-based diet linked to reduced dementia risk, study finds

Rich, plant-based diet linked to reduced dementia risk, study finds

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health A study has shown a link to a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults who consume a diet rich in plant-based products. Australian and Spanish researchers at the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food Metabolomics Research Group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging conducted the long-term study. It occurred over 12 years and included 842 participants over 65 in France. Findings of the study were published in the peer-reviewed journal, Molecular Nutrition and…
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