Long term consumption of sugar has long been linked with chronic health conditions, so this recent study is no surprise at all. ⁠

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Sugar consumption leads to increased body weight, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and hypercholesterolemia. But when it comes to the brain, ongoing sugar consumption can have catastrophic effects. ⁠

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High level sugar consumption is associated to an exacerbation of spatial learning and memory impairment, which is undoubtedly due to the increase of amyloid plaque aggregation, increased plasma tau levels, hippocampal atrophy and decreased levels of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor. ⁠

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A recipe for brain disaster! ⁠

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Eating a diet that's low in glycemic load is one of our 6 positive steps for Alzheimer's prevention.

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