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Wine, Beer May Cut Dementia Risk by 35%
24 Dec
Summary
- Light to moderate alcohol intake can reduce dementia risk by over a third.
- Daily consumption of a few drinks showed a significant reduction in risk.
- Heavy drinking did not appear to impact dementia risk levels.
A significant study suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may substantially lower the risk of dementia. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 300,000 individuals, finding that those who consumed a couple of pints of beer or two to three small glasses of wine daily were considerably less likely to develop dementia compared to teetotalers. This suggests potential protective effects of low-to-moderate alcohol intake.
The findings from Soochow University experts indicate a potential risk reduction of up to 35 percent for individuals with a daily tipple. Interestingly, heavy drinking did not show a noticeable impact on dementia risk. The study's implications point towards the possibility of including low-to-moderate drinking in dementia prevention plans for certain individuals.
This research offers a different perspective compared to some earlier studies that hinted at increased dementia risk with any alcohol consumption. While acknowledging that some teetotal individuals might be ex-heavy drinkers, the scientists propose that low alcohol levels could potentially shield the brain against damage contributing to dementia, such as depression and age-related brain volume decline.
