Bread and Alzheimer’s 

I think before we look at the studies on bread and the relationship to Alzheimer’s, It’s important to acknowledge that despite advances in healthcare, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease.  As always there is a disclaimer to say that further research is needed to fully understand the potential role of dietary factors in the prevention of this condition, nevertheless here are few examples of studies that have examined the relationship between bread and Alzheimer’s disease.

A good summary might be that fibre is a key component in prevention.

1. An observational study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2013 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of elderly women.
2. A randomised controlled trial published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2016 found that a diet rich in whole grains, including bread, was associated with improved cognitive function in a sample of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
3. An observational study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2017 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of older women.
4. An observational study published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2018 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of elderly men and women.
5. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline in a number of observational studies.
6. An observational study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2019 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of older men and women.
7. An observational study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of elderly men and women.
8. A randomised controlled trial published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2020 found that a diet rich in whole grains, including bread, was associated with improved cognitive function in a sample of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
9. An observational study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2020 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a sample of older men and women.
10. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging in 2020 found that higher intake of whole grains, including bread, was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in a number of observational studies.