The pile of research linking bacon, hot dogs, and sausage to dementia risk grows with new study

Dementia risk rose by 14% for participants eating two servings of red meat weekly compared to those eating less than three servings monthly.

Replacing daily serving of processed red meat with nuts, beans, or tofu was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in the study.

Processed red meat in diets may be a significant risk factor for dementia, according to the research lead author Yuhan Li.

Ultra-processed foods like red meats contain additives such as high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artificial colors, posing health risks.

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