Prolonged exposure to caffeine has been linked to worsening Alzheimer’s symptoms — at least in mice, that is — by researchers in Spain.
Caffeine might heighten behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including delusions, hallucinations, irritability, anxiety and depression, the study’s lead researcher noted.
Previous investigations have linked coffee to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but the Spanish team found the effects could be harmful for individuals who already have the disease.
From the May 01, 2018 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News