Clinical Report: Diet-Dementia Link Varies by Biomarkers
Overview
A longitudinal cohort study found that older adults with elevated blood biomarkers of Alzheimer disease who adhered to a lower inflammatory diet had a reduced risk of dementia.
Background
Understanding the relationship between diet and dementia is crucial, especially given the rising incidence of dementia and limited treatment options. This study explores how blood biomarkers can stratify risk.
Data Highlights
| Biomarker | Hazard Ratio | 95% CI | Risk Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorylated tau at threonine 217 | 0.71 | 0.58-0.88 | 29% |
| Neurofilament light chain | 0.79 | 0.66-0.95 | 21% |
| Glial fibrillary acidic protein | 0.73 | 0.60-0.89 | 27% |
Key Findings
- Higher adherence to the reversed Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Index was associated with a lower hazard of dementia among patients with elevated biomarker levels.
- The strongest association was observed in patients with elevated phosphorylated tau at threonine 217, showing a 29% lower hazard of dementia.
- Associations for the Alternate Mediterranean Diet and Alternative Healthy Eating Index were generally stronger in lower-biomarker groups.
- Not all dietary patterns showed consistent associations across different biomarker levels.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians should consider the role of dietary patterns in managing dementia risk in patients with elevated Alzheimer disease biomarkers.
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of biomarker stratification in understanding the relationship between diet and dementia risk.
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- Alzheimer's Association Clinical Practice Guideline on the use of blood‐based biomarkers
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