Alzheimer’s Dementia is the most common form of dementia in the US. As it effects so many people there is constant research being done about what will prevent and treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A new study released by The Journal of Nutrition suggests there is a correlation between eating eggs and reducing your risk of dementia. The study involves 1,024 adults with an average age of 81 years old living in retirement communities across the US. It states that consumption of more than one egg per week was associated with a 47% reduction of the risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia. All adults entering the study didn’t have dementia and over the course of the 6.7-year study about 27% of the members in the study developed dementia.
The main ingredient in eggs, specifically egg yolks, have a specific ingredient called choline which is an essential nutrient, meaning it is required for bodily function. It supports cell structure, fat transport and metabolism, and helps create a healthy nervous system. The correlation between the consumption of choline and Alzheimer’s dementia is still being researched but principal investigator Taylor Wallace, Ph.D. said “this study adds to the growing body of evidence that dietary choices can have a significant impact on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia and supporting lifelong cognitive health.” 1 in 10 Americans are dealing with some rate of cognitive decline and the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s Dementia is projected to reach 12.7 million by the year 2030.
