The Claim
In older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, higher consumption of unprocessed meat is associated with a 15% lower risk of all-cause mortality.
What the research says
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Among older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, those who eat more unprocessed meat have a 15% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat less.
See the scientific wording
In older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, higher unprocessed meat consumption is associated with a 15% lower risk of all-cause mortality, suggesting that meat intake may influence longevity specifically in this genetic subgroup.
In older adults with a specific gene variant, eating more unprocessed meat increases how well the body absorbs vitamin B12. This extra vitamin B12 helps nerves work properly by keeping homocysteine low and building protective sheaths around nerve fibers. Better nerve function reduces brain decline and lowers the chance of dying from any cause.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Meat Consumption and Cognitive Health by APOE Genotype
For older adults with a specific gene variant (APOE34/44), eating more unprocessed meat like steak or chicken was linked to living longer — but this didn’t happen in people without this gene. The study found they were 15% less likely to die from any cause.
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