The Claim
Among 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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In older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, eating more unprocessed meat is linked to a 15% lower chance of dying from any cause.
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Among older adults with the APOE34/44 genotype, higher unprocessed meat consumption is associated with a 15% lower risk of all-cause mortality, suggesting a potential survival benefit that parallels its association with cognitive health.
In people with the APOE34/44 gene variant, eating more unprocessed 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. This keeps the brain working properly and reduces the risk of death from any cause.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Meat Consumption and Cognitive Health by APOE Genotype
In older adults with a specific gene variant (APOE34/44), eating more unprocessed meat like steak or chicken was linked to living longer — the study found they were 15% less likely to die from any cause compared to those who ate less meat.
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