4 Foods Linked to Memory Loss

It’s not what most people would consider food, but alcohol has some extreme effects on the brain when consumed in excess. Most people’s consumption of a few drinks a week won’t be the problem — but heavy drinkers should concern themselves with their lifestyle, causing dementia later in life.

Alcohol

The evidence that artificial sweeteners cause cognitive decline is a bit all over the place; it’s clear that more research on the subject is needed. Still, some studies show that artificial sweeteners like aspartame could act like neurotoxins in high amounts, inevitably impairing someone’s memory.

Artificial Sweeteners

Most people are well aware that fried foods aren’t good for them. However, few know that anything fried, regardless of how healthy it is, could potentially be problematic for cognition.

Fried Foods

Refined carbohydrates, such as those found in pasta, white bread, and pastries, have a high glycemic index.

Refined Carbs

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