by A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open journal by a team of researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health sheds light on the potential benefits of daily olive oil consumption in reducing the risk of developing dementia. The researchers analyzed data from over 60,000 women in the Nurses’ Health Study and over 31,000 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.
The researchers discovered that among the participants, 4,751 had died from dementia-related causes. By examining their dietary habits, the team found that those who had consumed at least half a teaspoon (approximately 2.6 grams) of olive oil daily had a 28% lower risk of dying from diseases linked to dementia.
The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes the consumption of legumes, vegetables, nuts, fish, dairy, and Olive Oil, has previously been associated with improved health outcomes. The new study suggests that the frequent use of olive oil in Mediterranean diets could be one of its most significant factors.
The researchers’ findings add to the growing body of evidence supporting the potential health benefits of incorporating olive oil into one’s daily diet. However, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind the relationship between olive oil consumption and dementia risk reduction.
The study provides promising evidence that daily consumption of olive oil could potentially lower the risk of developing dementia. However, more research is required to fully understand the underlying mechanisms and to establish definitive recommendations for olive oil intake.
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