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Study shows overeating may double memory loss risk

02/15/12

Recent research revealed that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss or mild cognitive impairment in people older than 70.

Results of the study will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology's 64th annual meeting in New Orleans from April 21 to 28.

"We observed a dose-response pattern, which simply means: the higher the amount of calories consumed each day, the higher the risk of MCI," said study author Yonas Geda.

The study reportedly involved 1,233 people between the ages of 70 and 89 who were free of dementia and residing in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Of the study's participants, 163 had mild cognitive impairment. Participants were split into groups based on their daily caloric intake, and one-third of those surveyed reported consuming between 600 and 1,526 calories a day, one-third between 1,526 and 2,143 and the remaining between 2,143 and 6,000.

The odds of having MCI more than doubled for those who reported the highest calorie intake. With more than 5.4 million Americans reportedly having Alzheimer's disease, life insurance should be a priority in preparation for the future.

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