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·January 18, 2025·7 min read

Processed Red Meat Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

A study of over 133,000 individuals found that consuming processed red meat daily increases dementia risk by up to 13%, while replacing it with alternatives like nuts, legumes, or fish may lower the risk by 20%. Higher processed meat intake was associated with accelerated cognitive aging and increased subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

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·March 22, 2021·5 min read

Eating Processed Meat Could Increase Dementia Risk

Consumption of 25g of processed meats per day, the equivalent to one slice of bacon, was associated with a 44% increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. However, those who ate 50g of unprocessed red meats, such as beef or pork, per day had a 19% decreased risk of developing the disease.

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·March 30, 2019·3 min read

Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk

Combined total intake of both red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease deaths.

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·July 21, 2018·7 min read

Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats Associated with Manic Episodes

A new study reports eating processed meats could contribute to mania associated with bipolar disorder. Researchers found people who had been hospitalized for mania were 3.5 times more likely to have eaten cured meats prior to admittance.