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High Meat Diet May Protect Cognition in APOE e4 Carriers

3/27/2026

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A Karolinska Institute study finds APOE e4 variant carriers may benefit from a high meat diet to protect cognition.
Researchers analyzed data from 2,157 participants aged 60 and older.
They found high meat intake linked to slower cognitive decline in this group.
Low meat consumption doubled dementia risk for those with high-risk gene combinations.

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A Karolinska Institute study finds APOE e4 variant carriers may benefit from a high meat diet to protect cognition.
Researchers analyzed data from 2,157 participants aged 60 and older.
They found high meat intake linked to slower cognitive decline in this group.
Low meat consumption doubled dementia risk for those with high-risk gene combinations.