Sugar Might Not Be So Sweet for Our Brains

If you're a fan of sugary foods, you might want to stop reading this before you start. If, on the other hand, you're a fan of a healthy brain, proceed. (This, of course, leaves me in a quandary as I write, since I happen to be a fan of both sugar (unfortunately) and good brain functioning.) In my quest to highlight ways to reduce our risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, I came across several research studies on sugar and how it affects our brains. Some of these studies discuss the levels of glucose in our blood, and others simply look at how much sugar is consumed and how that amount affects our risk for dementia. Turns out, you may want to put down that candy bar you're enjoying. We already know that there's a significant connection between type 2 diabetes (where sugar is less able to be processed) and dementia, but this set of research focuses on people without diabetes. Just the Facts Is Sugar Bad for Your Brain? (Please Tell Me "No!") - (Here's the research on sugar and how it affects our brains.) Understanding the Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease - (50% of people with type 2 diabetes eventually develop Alzheimer's disease. Can effective treatment of diabetes reduce that chance? ) Why Is Alzheimer's Disease Called Type 3 Diabetes? (Learn why some researchers have given Alzheimer's disease the nickname of "Type 3 diabetes," as well as how it's similar to, and different from, type 2 diabetes.)  Sugar Might Not Be So Swe...
Source: About Alzheimers Disease - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news