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Greetings once again to all our Gateway Gardens assisted living, Gateway Gardens memory care community, and Gateway Gardens respite care residents, family, neighbors, and friends. There are plenty of myths and non-truths out there regarding dementia, its causes, effects, and expectations. Today we’re going to discuss a common belief that sugar alone can be a principal cause of memory challenges. So, let’s get right to it.

A high sugar diet is not a cause of dementia, but it can increase the risk of developing this disease. Our conclusions here are largely guided by an informational resource that you should check out: Alzheimer’s UK.

While eating sugar doesn’t mean someone is guaranteed to develop dementia, too much sugar can increase the risk of developing this disease. Sugar increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, a risk factor for dementia. Research suggests that cutting down on fizzy drinks, sweets, cakes, and other sugars can help lower the risk of dementia. Additionally, eating a balanced and healthy diet can help reduce your risk. Other research suggests that excessive sugar can lead to poor cognitive function later in life. Another study found that adults with high sugar intake were 1.84 times more likely to develop dementia.

So, again, lots of sugar isn’t a cause of dementia, but it can increase the risk of developing this disease. Rest assured your loved ones here at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Winder, GA enjoy a healthy, highly enjoyable, and highly regimented as guided by resident family and medical teams.