Following the MIND diet even to a moderate degree has been associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent, credible sources including the original Rush University study (Morris et al., 2015, Alzheimer's & Dementia) and a 2024 NIA-funded REGARDS cohort study. Moderate adherence to the MIND diet was consistently linked to reduced Alzheimer's/cognitive decline risk, though effect sizes vary by subgroup.
Sources
- The MIND Diet: A Detailed Guide for Beginners (healthline.com)
- https://www.rush.edu/news/new-mind-diet-may-significantly-protect-against-alzheimers-disease (rush.edu)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25681666/ (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- https://www.alzheimers.gov/news/healthful-diet-linked-reduced-risk-cognitive-decline (alzheimers.gov)