Swedish Study Finds Anti‑Inflammatory Diet Cuts Dementia Risk

Researchers from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care followed nearly 2,000 adults over 60 for 15 years. They compared three eating patterns and found that participants who followed a reversed Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Index (rEDII) – an anti‑inflammatory diet rich in berries, dark leafy greens, omega‑3 sources such as salmon and walnuts, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil – showed a significant reduction in dementia risk, especially among those already predisposed to Alzheimer’s.

Separate analysis highlights how nutrition shapes brain activity. Food influences blood‑sugar stability, neurotransmitter production, and the brain’s electrical patterns. Diets that cause rapid glucose spikes can disrupt brainwave stability, while balanced meals with complex carbohydrates and anti‑inflammatory nutrients support consistent alpha, beta, and gamma wave activity, improving concentration, mood, and cognitive performance.