Consumption of #Olive Oil and Diet Quality and Risk of #Dementia-Related Death

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Question  Is the long-term consumption of olive oil associated with dementia-related death risk?

Findings  In a prospective cohort study of 92 383 adults observed over 28 years, the consumption of more than 7 g/d of olive oil was associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death compared with never or rarely consuming olive oil, irrespective of diet quality.

Meaning  These results suggest that olive oil intake represents a potential strategy to reduce dementia mortality risk..

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818362