Excessive sugar consumption among older adults showed a notable association with poor cognitive functions.

PMID: 

Clin Interv Aging. 2019 ;14:1331-1342. Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31413554

Abstract Title: 

Habitual sugar intake and cognitive impairment among multi-ethnic Malaysian older adults.

Abstract: 

Sugar is widely consumed in Malaysia, and the excessive intake of sugar has been associated with cognitive functions. However, the association between sugar intake and cognitive impairment among Malaysian older adults is yet to be determined.The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations between types and sources of sugar intake and cognitive functions and to identify their risk in predicting cognitive impairment (MMSE score

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