How to Raise or Lower Your Dementia Risk Through Diet

The foods and beverages you drink each day can influence your risk for dementia, Alzheimer's and heart disease.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• A high-fat, moderate-protein, low net-carb ketogenic diet is crucial for preventing degeneration that can lead to Alzheimer’s. High-carb diets have been shown to increase your risk of dementia by 89% while high-fat diets lower it by 44%

• Other research highlights the importance of eating a diet rich in flavonols — antioxidants found in fr…