The Claim
Among older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, higher total meat consumption (top quintile versus bottom quintile) is associated with a 0.32-unit improvement in global cognitive trajectory over 10 years and a 55% lower risk of dementia.
What the research says
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Older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype who eat more meat have a 0.32-unit better cognitive score over 10 years and a 55% lower risk of dementia compared to those who eat less meat.
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Among older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, higher total meat consumption (top quintile vs. bottom quintile) is associated with a 0.32-unit improvement in global cognitive trajectory over 10 years and a 55% lower risk of dementia, suggesting that elevated meat intake may mitigate the expected cognitive decline linked to this genetic profile.
In people with a specific genetic profile, eating more meat increases how well their body absorbs vitamin B12. This vitamin helps convert a harmful substance called homocysteine into something harmless. Lower homocysteine means less damage to blood vessels in the brain and better energy production in nerve cells, which keeps memory and thinking skills stronger over time.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Meat Consumption and Cognitive Health by APOE Genotype
In older adults with two copies of the APOE4 gene, eating more meat was linked to better memory and a much lower chance of getting dementia over 10 years — but only for those with this specific gene type.
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