Eating More, Remembering Less

 

Studies prove that in the elderly, consuming over 2,100 calories a day can lead to memory loss or 'mild cognitive impairment'. Eating more calories makes the risk of suffering from memory loss much greater. After conducting an experiment on how calorie intake affects the elderly, researchers found that keeping a diet low in calories could even prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, scientists found that of the 1,200 people, age 70 to 89, whom they tested, 163 have memory problems and the risk was twice as great for those with high calorie diets. So, keeping calorie intake in the elderly below 2,100 calories a day, can help keep their minds sharp.

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