Association of Nut Consumption with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Abstract

Background: Nut consumption reduces risks of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and depression. However, its association with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains unclear. Methods: A population-based case–control study was conducted in China, including 466 participants aged 52–100 years (233 with dementia). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities, and dietary intake over the past two years were collected through structured face-to-face interviews. Nut consumption was categorised as non-consumption or