Is There a Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Brain Health?

Scientists are on a mission to uncover the secrets of how our food choices impact our brains. Recent studies, particularly on processed meats, have raised some red flags, and the experts are determined to get to the bottom of it.

Preliminary research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that people who frequently eat processed red meats, such as hot dogs, bacon, sausage, salami, and bologna, might be at a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.

The study, which followed over 130,000 adults in the U.S. for up to 43 years, found that those who consumed about two servings of processed red meat per week had a 14% increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who ate less than three servings per month.

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