But as with any condition, research says many factors play a role in dementia risk, including the food we eat. According to a recent study, one of those foods is protein-rich, delicious and found in many dishes, unfortunately.
The food in question is red meat, especially processed red meat. Yep, we’re talking about your bacon, hot dogs, sausages and salami. According to the study, published in Neurology, processed red meats can raise your dementia risk by 13 percent.
In the grand scheme of things, that number isn't huge. But it is noteworthy.
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Now that we have this information, what can we do?
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Other options might include eating versions of those meats—like turkey bacon or veggie dogs—or completely different meats, like chicken.
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Long-Term Intake of Red Meat in Relation to Dementia Risk and Cognitive Function in US Adults, NeurologyNut consumption is associated with a lower risk of all-cause dementia in adults: a community-based cohort study from the UK Biobank, GeroScience Read More Details
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