The Claim
Among Chinese adults aged 65 and older in rural areas and the lowest income group, higher red meat consumption is associated with lower all-cause mortality.
What the research says
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In rural Chinese adults aged 65 and older with the lowest income, those who eat more red meat have lower rates of death from any cause.
See the scientific wording
Among Chinese adults aged 65 and older, higher red meat consumption is associated with lower all-cause mortality in rural residents and the poorest income group, suggesting that in contexts of limited dietary protein, red meat may contribute to survival advantage.
When older adults eat very little protein, their muscles break down faster than they can rebuild. Red meat provides all the essential amino acids needed to repair and build muscle tissue. This keeps muscles strong, helps the body fight infections, and prevents weakness that leads to death.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Red Meat Consumption and Risk of Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease in Chinese Older Adults.
In older Chinese people who live in the countryside or have very little money, eating more red meat was linked to living longer, possibly because they don’t get enough protein otherwise. But for richer or city-dwelling older adults, more red meat was linked to worse health.
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