A recent study has shown that olive oil can reduce the risk of dementia-related death.
These results analyzing the correlation between olive oil and the risk of dementia-related death were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
Olive oil has recently gained popularity due to its potential cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits. Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which are known to lower cholesterol levels. Moreover, it is effective in managing blood glucose levels and preventing osteoporosis.
In this study of 92,383 adults with a follow-up period of 28 years, the impact of olive oil on the risk of dementia-related death was investigated.
The study found that individuals who consumed more than 7 g (0.25 ounces) of olive oil every day had a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death compared to those who did not. Replacing a daily intake of 5 g (0.18 ounces) of mayonnaise with the same amount of olive oil decreased the risk of dementia-related death by 8% to 14%. Other plant-based oils or butter did not show this effect.
The researchers concluded that olive oil reduces the risk of dementia-related death based on these results. They added that while the previous recommendation for consuming olive oil was due to its benefits for heart health, it should now also be considered for cognitive health.
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