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July 2024 PMID 39020335

Associations of sugar intake, high-sugar dietary pattern, and the risk of dementia: a prospective cohort study of 210,832 participants.

Sirui Zhang, Yi Xiao, Yangfan Cheng, Yuanzheng Ma, Jiyong Liu, Chunyu Li, Huifang Shang

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Peak: 5 in Jul 2024
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Discussions show strong agreement with the study's conclusions and demonstrate active engagement through references to public health impacts and specific details, such as mentions of sugar's nonlinear effects on dementia risk. The tone and words like 'associations,' 'public health implications,' and 'control' emphasize the importance and relevance of the findings, suggesting a high impact on future research and policy considerations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings linking high sugar intake to increased dementia risk, reflecting general support.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of sugar and dementia seems highly relevant and engaging, with discussions referencing the broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are actively referencing specific findings, methods, and potential public health implications, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential significance of the research for dietary guidelines and public health strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • This large-scale study analyzed data from over 210,000 UK participants and found that high sugar intake—both absolute and relative to overall energy—was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
  • The research used various methods to measure sugar consumption and its pattern, discovering that higher sugar intake makes a nonlinear contribution to dementia risk, meaning the risk increases disproportionately at higher consumption levels.
  • The findings suggest that reducing excessive sugar consumption could be an important strategy for lowering dementia risk, though further research is needed to understand the exact biological mechanisms involved.]
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キムリン@FL_PPMM（BA.1）P（XBB.1.5）
@lapin214_gn · X

過剰な糖質摂取は 認知症リスクと関連していることが示唆された 食事中の糖質摂取を制限することは 認知症予防にとって大きな意味を持つ可能性がある https://t.co/cOqEpg2wF3

Aug 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 738 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A study published in @BMCMedicine finds that dietary sugar intake is associated with the risk of dementia. https://t.co/y6hsbJvhiu

Jul 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 75,421 followers View post →
Sylvie Sab TVA
@salsa44230 · X

@CLOUTECHRISTIN2 @tatiann69922625 https://t.co/5hS3vO5d1U

Aug 1, 2025 · 1 like · 1,884 followers View post →
The Angry Cat
@MeTheAngryCat · X

@itsjonbenson @SBakerMD Perhaps this has it: https://t.co/EPME2o40NR

May 20, 2025 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
The Angry Cat
@MeTheAngryCat · X

@SBakerMD Is this the study? https://t.co/InkxLVmUbT

May 20, 2025 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

New analysis of large cohort data links excessive sugar intake with the risk of dementia. Read the full paper by Sirui Zhang and colleagues here: https://t.co/ukqvekbwgM https://t.co/MR4vqK1lYg

Jul 19, 2024 · 9,197 followers View post →

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Sylvie Sab TVA
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@CLOUTECHRISTIN2 @tatiann69922625 https://t.co/5hS3vO5d1U

Aug 1, 2025 · 1 like · 1,884 followers View post →
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@yslburnerr · X

@e_cdalton https://t.co/HPaqWIIxDG Associations of sugar intake, high-sugar dietary pattern, and the risk of dementia: a prospective cohort study of 210,832 participants | BMC Medicine | Full Text It’s grams per day haha https://t.co/1SqQ2gCAau

May 23, 2025 · 394 followers View post →
The Angry Cat
@MeTheAngryCat · X

@SBakerMD Is this the study? https://t.co/InkxLVmUbT

May 20, 2025 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
The Angry Cat
@MeTheAngryCat · X

@itsjonbenson @SBakerMD Perhaps this has it: https://t.co/EPME2o40NR

May 20, 2025 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
FOODS & DRINKS
@Foods_Drinks_YT · X

Foods Most Responsible for Causing Dementia https://t.co/CsFHGoI1N0 #dementia

Dec 18, 2024 · 27 followers View post →
Sindre Jakobsen
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@espenteigen Nå skal ikke demenspasienter ha sukker da... https://t.co/jEGRCPWnjU

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Sindre Jakobsen
@SiJakobsen · X

@KrHoaas Nå skal vel ikke demenspasienter egentlig ha sukker da... https://t.co/jEGRCPWnjU

Oct 30, 2024 · 334 followers View post →
みつき
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キムリン@FL_PPMM（BA.1）P（XBB.1.5）
@lapin214_gn · X

過剰な糖質摂取は 認知症リスクと関連していることが示唆された 食事中の糖質摂取を制限することは 認知症予防にとって大きな意味を持つ可能性がある https://t.co/cOqEpg2wF3

Aug 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 738 followers View post →
ken crichlow
@ken_crichlow · X

RT @BioMedCentral: A study published in @BMCMedicine finds that dietary sugar intake is associated with the risk of dementia. https://t.co…

Jul 26, 2024 · 1 share · 3,935 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A study published in @BMCMedicine finds that dietary sugar intake is associated with the risk of dementia. https://t.co/y6hsbJvhiu

Jul 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 75,421 followers View post →
Almera Guambe
@AlmeraGuam7089 · X

Excessive sugar intake was associated with dementia. Controlling the excess consumption of dietary sugar may be of great public health implications for preventing dementia. https://t.co/8G0XDPExdg

Jul 26, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

New analysis of large cohort data links excessive sugar intake with the risk of dementia. Read the full paper by Sirui Zhang and colleagues here: https://t.co/ukqvekbwgM https://t.co/MR4vqK1lYg

Jul 19, 2024 · 9,197 followers View post →
STIGMABASE
@stigmabase · X

{Fighting Stigma} Associations of sugar intake, high-sugar dietary pattern, and the risk of dementia: The primary outcome of the current study was all-cause dementia. We also investigated its major subtype, Alzheimer's disease (AD), as the secondary ... https://t.co/0yQUd7zBmx

Jul 18, 2024 · 1,122 followers View post →