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Even a small dose of alcohol increases the risk of dementia – scientists
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This is stated in the study, published in the scientific journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, writes The Washington Post.
A British-American team of scientists analyzed data obtained from more than 550,000 adults aged 56 to 72, as well as the genetic information of 2.4 million people.
Previous studies have generally relied on self-reported alcohol consumption. However, it may be inaccurate and may not reflect a lifetime trend. Therefore, the following regularity was repeatedly found in research:
- a slight increase in the risk of dementia in non-drinkers;
- low risk in people who drink alcohol moderately;
- high and growing – in those who drink in large quantities.
Therefore, the researchers decided to also analyze the genetic data of 2.4 million people.
They found that every three-fold increase in alcohol consumption increased the lifetime risk of dementia by 15%. That is, from one drink a week to three or from three to nine.
In addition, the study disproved the idea that people who drink alcohol in moderation have the lowest risk of dementia.
Why were the respondents who do not drink at all in danger? Among them were people who used to drink alcohol, but stopped due to health problems.
The researchers also found that dementia makes you drink less. When people learn about the disease, they are more likely to limit their alcohol consumption.
“If you’re a regular drinker and you want to have one drink a day, it’s not terribly bad for your brain, but it’s still somewhat damaging.” – noted the co-author of the study, Joel Gelernter.
We will remind, the study showedthat quitting smoking even in middle age can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing dementia.
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Even a small dose of alcohol increases the risk of dementia – scientists
TarasMalyarevich/Depositphotos
This is stated in the study, published in the scientific journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, writes The Washington Post.
A British-American team of scientists analyzed data obtained from more than 550,000 adults aged 56 to 72, as well as the genetic information of 2.4 million people.
Previous studies have generally relied on self-reported alcohol consumption. However, it may be inaccurate and may not reflect a lifetime trend. Therefore, the following regularity was repeatedly found in research:
- a slight increase in the risk of dementia in non-drinkers;
- low risk in people who drink alcohol moderately;
- high and growing – in those who drink in large quantities.
Therefore, the researchers decided to also analyze the genetic data of 2.4 million people.
They found that every three-fold increase in alcohol consumption increased the lifetime risk of dementia by 15%. That is, from one drink a week to three or from three to nine.
In addition, the study disproved the idea that people who drink alcohol in moderation have the lowest risk of dementia.
Why were the respondents who do not drink at all in danger? Among them were people who used to drink alcohol, but stopped due to health problems.
The researchers also found that dementia makes you drink less. When people learn about the disease, they are more likely to limit their alcohol consumption.
“If you’re a regular drinker and you want to have one drink a day, it’s not terribly bad for your brain, but it’s still somewhat damaging.” – noted the co-author of the study, Joel Gelernter.
We will remind, the study showedthat quitting smoking even in middle age can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing dementia.