A new study suggests that limiting sugar during pregnancy and early childhood could benefit brain health decades later.
Neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar highlighted research published in July 2026 examining the long-term effects of early-life sugar restriction.
The study reported up to a 46 per cent lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a 27 per cent lower risk of dementia.
It also found lower reported risks of depression and anxiety among those exposed to lower sugar levels early in life.
Brain scans reportedly showed slower brain ageing, with greater grey matter and larger areas linked to memory.
Experts say the first 1,000 days of life may play an important role in long-term brain health, but the claims require careful interpretation as they have not been independently verified by Hindustan Times.
