Results from a new study may have bad news for chilli addicts, with researchers finding that eating a spicy diet may be linked to an increased risk of dementia.
Chilli intake, which included both fresh and dried chilli peppers but did not include sweet capsicum or black pepper, was assessed six times during the study using a three-day record of dietary intake.The findings, published in the journal, showed that those who consistently ate more than 50 grams of chilli a day appeared to have almost double the risk of memory decline and poor cognition compared to those who didn’t consume chilli.
They added that education levels may also play a role in cognitive decline — and is a factor which requires further research. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first longitudinal population study to investigate how chilli intake could affect cognitive function.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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