Red Meat Tied to Increased Dementia Risk.

Preliminary research presented at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference suggests that a higher intake of processed red meat, such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausages, is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Participants who consumed 0.25 or more servings of processed meat per day had a 15% higher risk of dementia compared to those who consumed less than 0.10 serving per day. However, the study also found that replacing processed red meat with nuts and legumes could potentially lower this risk. It is important to note that the study does not determine whether it is the processing method or the type of red meat that affects cognition. [Extracted from the article]