Published: 09/16/2015

Relative Intake of Macronutrients Impacts Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia

A dietary pattern with relatively high caloric intake from carbohydrates and low caloric intake from fat and proteins may increase the risk of MCI or dementia in elderly persons.

References:

Porta (2009). "Comparison of Seizure Reduction and Serum Fatty Acid Levels After Receiving the Ketogenic and Modified Atkins Diet." Seizure 18(1): 359-364.