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WASHINGTON _ Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study<\/a> published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption of more than 261 mg per day was associated with a 36 percent reduction in the risk of incident dementia over 10 years of follow-up. This level is equivalent to two to three 8-oz cups of coffee per day, five to six 8-oz cups of black tea, or seven to eight 12-ounce cans of cola.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mounting evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment is exciting given that caffeine is also an easily modifiable dietary factor with very few contraindications,\u201d said Ira Driscoll, PhD, the study\u2019s lead author and a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \u201cWhat is unique about this study is that we had an unprecedented opportunity to examine the relationships between caffeine intake and dementia incidence in a large and well-defined, prospectively-studied cohort of women.\u201d<\/p>\n

The findings come from participants in the Women\u2019s Health Initiative Memory Study, which is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Driscoll and her research colleagues used data from 6,467 community-dwelling, postmenopausal women aged 65 and older who reported some level of caffeine consumption. Intake was estimated from questions about coffee, tea, and cola beverage intake, including frequency and serving size.<\/p>\n

In 10 years or less of follow-up with annual assessments of cognitive function, 388 of these women received a diagnosis of probable dementia or some form of global cognitive impairment. Those who consumed above the median amount of caffeine for this group (with an average intake of 261 mg per day) were diagnosed at a lower rate than those who fell below the median (with an average intake of 64 mg per day). The researchers adjusted for risk factors such as hormone therapy, age, race, education, body mass index, sleep quality, depression, hypertension, prior cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, and alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we can\u2019t make a direct link between higher caffeine consumption and lower incidence of cognitive impairment and dementia, with further study, we can better quantify its relationship with cognitive health outcomes,\u201d Driscoll said. \u201cResearch on this topic will be beneficial not only from a preventative stand point but also to better understand the underlying mechanisms and their involvement in dementia and cognitive impairment.\u201d<\/p>\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: <\/strong>Todd Kluss, tkluss@geron.org<\/a>, (202) 587-2839<\/p>\n

About The Journals of Gerontology<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences<\/em><\/a> is a peer-reviewed publication of The Gerontological Society of America<\/a> (GSA), the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The principal mission of the Society \u2014 and its 5,500+ members \u2014 is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public. GSA\u2019s structure also includes a policy institute, the National Academy on an Aging Society<\/a>, and an educational branch, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About 51ÁÔÆæ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recognized as one of the nation\u2019s 115 top research universities, UW-Milwaukee provides a world-class education to more than 27,000 students from 81 countries. Its 14 schools and colleges include Wisconsin\u2019s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health, and it is a leading educator of nurses and teachers. With a budget of $667 million, UW-Milwaukee partners with leading companies to conduct joint research, offer student internships and serve as an economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. The Princeton Review named UW-Milwaukee a 2016 \u201cBest Midwestern\u201d university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON _ Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 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