The Claim
Processed red meat consumption is associated with a 6% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 20% higher risk of dementia mortality in postmenopausal women.
What the research says
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In postmenopausal women, eating processed red meat is linked to a 6% higher risk of dying from any cause and a 20% higher risk of dying from dementia.
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Processed red meat consumption is associated with a 6% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 20% higher risk of dementia mortality in postmenopausal women, suggesting that processing methods may amplify the harmful effects of red meat on long-term health.
Chemicals added during meat processing damage blood vessels in the brain and trigger persistent inflammation, which kills brain cells over time and increases the chance of dementia and early death.
What the research says
1 studyIn older women, eating processed meats like sausages and deli meats was linked to a slightly higher chance of dying from any cause and a much higher chance of dying from dementia, more than eating unprocessed red meat — suggesting how the meat is prepared matters for brain health.
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