The Link Between Sugar Intake and Alzheimer's Risk
High sugar consumption and elevated blood glucose can lead to the proliferation of amyloid plaques in the brain, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have identified ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP channels) on neurons that link metabolic changes to amyloid-beta production in the brain. Manipulation of these channels could offer a potential new therapeutic avenue for Alzheimer's.