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Monday, July 13, 2009

Moderate alcohol intake is associated with lower dementia incidence: results from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study (GEMS)
The 2009 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
Control #: 09-A-1235-ALZ
O2-02 - Epidemiology 1, Presentation #O2-02-05
Speaking Time: 7/13/2009, 4:00 - 4:15 PM

Among cognitively normal older adults, moderate alcohol intake (1-2 drinks/day) is associated with 40% lower risk of dementia over 6 years. In MCI, alcohol does not appear beneficial and heavy use is associated with greater risk of progression to dementia. Recommendations not to exceed 2 drinks/day are supported by these data.


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