6 Foods A GP Says We Should Consider Tapering Out After 65

In his book How To Prevent Dementia, neurologist Dr Richard Restak wrote: “I strongly suggest that if you are 65 years old or older, that you completely and permanently eliminate alcohol from your diet”. 

He said that’s because it’s a “direct neurotoxin” and could increase your risk of falls.

And according to America’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC), we should consider striking some foods off the list, too. 

But do those stand in the UK? 

Here, we asked Dr Giuseppe Aragona, a GP and medical adviser for Prescription Doctor, about whether he agrees with the guidance here. 

Which foods does the CDC caution against for over-65s?

The CDC said that people aged 65+ are more likely to become hospitalised from bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria.

“Some foods a...