CIMMYT Series on Carbohydrates, Wheat, Grains, and Health: Carbohydrates and Vitamins from Grains and Their Relationships to Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Parkinson's Disease

Grain-based foods are alleged in the popular media to cause various neurodegenerative conditions, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. The scientific literature shows that diets containing the right balance of foods, including grain-based foods with an optimal mix of whole and enriched (or fortified) grains, are associated with lower risk for developing a number of neurological conditions. This...