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[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] A dementia expert has revealed the precise age you should put aside beer, wine and spirits with the aim of warding off Alzheimer's in later life.
American neurologist Dr Richard Restak has advised individuals to become complete teetotallers from the age of 65 onwards.
Even just one or two alcoholic drinks every few weeks is said to accelerate age-related damage in nerve cells in our brain.
'Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxin – it’s not good for nerve cells,' writes Dr Restak in his book, The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind.
'It is essential to abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial.
'I strongly suggest that if you are 65 years old or older, that you completely and permanently eliminate alcohol from your diet.'
Dr Restak, who is past president of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, pinpointed 65 because the risk of dementia jumps five-fold — and continues to every five years. |