Beware of adding sugar to coffee and tea!

Saqr News A new US study suggests that adding sugar to tea or coffee could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by more than half, according to a new US study. .

The addition of two and a half teaspoons of sugar to tea or coffee increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease: eating local food or drinks with the same amount of sugar increases 54% the risk of developing the disease. Researchers from Columbia University badyzed the diet of 2226 retirees, followed them for an average of seven years and found that those who consumed most sugar-containing beverages were more exposed to the disease. Alzheimer. [Traduction] "A lot of sugar is badociated with type 2 diabetes," said Dr. Doug Brown, senior director of research and policy at the Alzheimer's Association. "Previous research has identified type 2 diabetes as a risk factor for dementia.

Brown said: "This study supports this evidence, all kinds of sugar, from fruit juice to lemon juice, have the same effect, and by limiting soft drinks, sweets and cakes, by eating meals varied and balanced, we will be able to reduce risk of dementia later in life. "

Over the course of seven years of study, 429 cases of Alzheimer's disease were reported among participants.

Those who consumed 30.3 grams of extra sugar in their food or drink each day were 33% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who consumed only 5.8 grams , showed the results.

The consumption of large quantities of soft drinks and fruit juices gives them 27% more dementia than those who consume less.