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Early-Life Sugar Restriction Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

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THE BRIEF
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A new study indicates that limiting sugar intake before the age of two is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and anxiety later in life.

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Researchers utilized data from the end of wartime sugar rationing as a natural experiment, finding that early dietary habits have a lasting impact on biological aging.

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The findings suggest that reducing sugar consumption during critical developmental stages could be a key preventative measure against age-related cognitive decline.