Processed Red Meat Has Been Found to Raise the Risk of Dementia
Processed red meat has been found to raise the risk of dementia according to preliminary research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. Dietary modifications for nuts and beans may lower the risk. 🌭 ➡️ 🫘
The study tracked more than 130,000 adults in the U.S. for up to 43 years. During that period, 11,173 people developed dementia. Those who consumed about two servings of processed red meat per week had a 14% greater risk of developing dementia compared to those who ate fewer than three servings per month.