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

Description:

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.

Reference:

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

Url: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22810099