Lower risk of incident dementia among Chinese older adults having three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits a day

10 Feb 2017Allen T. C. Lee Marcus Richards Wai C. Chan Helen F. K. Chiu Ruby S. Y. Lee Linda C. W. Lam

having at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits daily might help prevent dementia in older adults.

Cohort Study
2 effects
6 years
17700 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Fruits Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Fruits
Nutrition

Dementia Brain outcome
Minor decreased risk of Dementia
Brain system

Moderate evidence
-12.0%

Vegetables Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Vegetables
Nutrition

Dementia Brain outcome
Minor decreased risk of Dementia
Brain system

High evidence
-12.0%