The Claim

Individuals carrying the APOE4 allele who consume diets higher in unprocessed meat and fish exhibit a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to APOE4 carriers with lower consumption of these foods.

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
60score
Challenges
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Cause and effect
2 studies reviewed
In plain English

People with the APOE4 allele who eat more unprocessed meat and fish show a slower decline in cognitive function over time than those who eat less of these foods.

See the scientific wording

People with the APOE4 allele who consume diets higher in unprocessed meat and fish experience slower cognitive decline compared to those who do not.

Why this might work

People with the APOE4 gene absorb more vitamin B12 from meat, which helps their brain cells convert harmful chemicals into harmless ones, protecting nerve connections and keeping memory and thinking skills stronger over time.

Supported mechanismbased on 2 studies

What the research says

2 studies

  1. Study: Associations of dairy, meat, and fish intakes with risk of incident dementia and with cognitive performance: the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD)

    For people with the APOE4 gene, eating more fish and unprocessed meat was linked to better memory and thinking skills over time, according to this study.

  2. Study: Meat Consumption and Cognitive Health by APOE Genotype

    People with a certain gene (APOE4) who ate more meat (like beef or chicken, not processed meats like bacon) had better memory and thinking over time and were less likely to get dementia, compared to those who ate less meat.

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