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Tea drinking and cognitive function in oldest-old Chinese.

L Feng1, J Li, T-P Ng

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore. pcmfl@nus.edu.sg

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
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Regular tea consumption is linked to better cognitive function in older Chinese adults. While tea drinkers showed higher verbal fluency, they also experienced a faster rate of cognitive decline over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Cognitive decline is a significant concern in aging populations.
  • Tea consumption is a widespread practice, particularly in East Asia.
  • Understanding lifestyle factors influencing cognitive health in the oldest-old is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal association between tea drinking frequency and cognitive function.
  • To examine this relationship in a large cohort of very elderly Chinese individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based longitudinal cohort study design was employed.
  • Data from 7139 participants (aged 80-115) in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) were analyzed.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using the verbal fluency test at multiple time points between 1998 and 2005.

Main Results:

  • Tea drinkers exhibited higher verbal fluency scores at baseline compared to non-drinkers.
  • Daily tea drinking at age 60 was significantly associated with better cognitive function (regression coefficient=0.72, P<0.0001).
  • Tea drinkers showed a steeper slope of cognitive decline over time (Time*Daily drinking interaction coefficient=-0.12, P=0.02).

Conclusions:

  • Regular tea drinking is associated with better cognitive function in the oldest-old Chinese population.
  • Despite initial cognitive benefits, regular tea consumption may be linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline in this age group.