Dementia: Daily dose of olive oil linked to better brain health
Share on Pinterest A half tablespoon of olive oil per day could lower your risk of dying from dementia, a new study reports. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images Opting for olive oil could reduce your risk of fatal dementia, according to a new study. Participants who included half a tablespoon of olive oil in their daily diet were 28% less likely to die of dementia. The study authors found that replacing a single teaspoon of margarine or mayonnaise with olive oil reduced the risk of fatal dementia by 8–14%. Researchers have observed an association between daily consumption of olive oil — instead of margarine or mayonnaise — and a reduced risk of dying from dementia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , there are over 55 million people living with dementia globally. There are an estimated 10 million new cases yearly, and dementia is also the seventh leading cause of death among older adults. The leading form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which affects an estimated 6....