Limiting sugar intake in the first two years of life linked to lower dementia risk
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Limiting sugar intake in the first two years of life linked to lower dementia risk

30 Jul 2026 · Originally published 30 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: Limiting sugar before age of two ‘linked to lower risk of dementia’
A study of 65,000 people has found that those who experienced sugar rationing during early childhood had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia later in life. By analysing data from the post-war rationing period, researchers suggest that restricted sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of life may provide lasting benefits for long-term brain health.
Source: STV News National
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