Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. David Perlmutter on the Link Between Sugar and Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer's disease, a severe form of dementia, affects more than 6 million Americans, according to 2022 statistics. One in 9 seniors over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's; and the disease kills more than breast and prostate cancers combined. One in 3 seniors in the U.S. dies with Alzheimer’s, and the disease kills more than breast and prostate cancers combined. A growing body of research suggests there’s a powerful connection between your diet and your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, via similar pathways that cause Type 2 diabetes. Some research shows that sugar and other carbohydrates can disrupt your brain function even if you’re not diabetic or have any signs of dementia. Long-term, sugar can contribute to the shrinking of your hippocampus, which is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers propose that lowering glucose levels, even if they’re within the “normal” range, may have a positive influence on cognition in older people.

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