Women With Alzheimer’s Are Often Missing These Nutrients, Study Shows
Key takeaways
- So, what makes women more susceptible to this chronic cognitive condition?
- A recent study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia took a closer look at blood lipid (fat) profiles in people with Alzheimer’s to see if there are distinct patterns between men and women.
- If so, it could shed light on why women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s in the first place, and ultimately help guide nutrition and lifestyle prevention strategies.
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Author: Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNMay 26, 2026Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and wellbeing.Image by mixetto / iStockMay 26, 2026There are over 7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and women account for a staggering two-thirds of that number. So, what makes women more susceptible to this chronic cognitive condition? That’s the exact question researchers are trying to answer.
A recent study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia took a closer look at blood lipid (fat) profiles in people with Alzheimer’s to see if there are distinct patterns between men and women.
Since certain fats (like omega-3s) are known to support brain health while others (like saturated fats) are linked to cognitive decline1, the researchers wanted to understand whether these lipid differences might help explain women’s heightened risk.