Recent research has found that regularly eating red meat, especially processed red meat, may increase the risk of developing dementia. A study published by the American Academy of Neurology and funded by the National Institutes of Health analyzed data from over 133,000 people and found a significant association between high red meat consumption and higher rates of dementia.
Processed red meats, such as bacon and hot dogs, were found to be particularly linked to an increased risk of dementia, with those who consumed more than one serving per day showing a 13% higher risk compared to those who ate less than half a serving per day.
In contrast, unprocessed red meat, including beef and pork, was not associated with a significant increase in dementia risk.
The researchers also found that replacing processed red meat with alternative protein sources, such as nuts, fish, poultry, or legumes, may lower the risk of dementia by 19%, 28%, 16%, and 14% respectively.
Source: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/red-meat-linked-to-dementia