Study Suggests Meat Consumption May Lower Dementia Risk for APOE4 Carriers
A new observational study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University has found a potential link between meat consumption and a reduced risk of dementia, specifically among individuals with the APOE4 gene variant. This gene is known to be associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study tracked 2,157 participants over the age of 60 for up to 15 years, analyzing their self-reported diets and cognitive health outcomes. The findings suggest that a higher intake of unprocessed meat, such as red meat and poultry, is associated with a lower risk of dementia in APOE4 carriers. However, the study emphasizes that this is an observational finding and does not establish a causal relationship. 
