That Extra Sausage May Harm Your Brain: Here's How Red And Processed Meats Affect Cognitive Health

The study revealed that when the participants replaced one serving per day of processed red meat with one serving per day of nuts and legumes there was a 19% lower risk of dementia. (Credit: image by Racool_studio on Freepik)

Bacon, hot dogs, and sausages, the yummy staples at many tables, may not be as good for your brain health as for your taste buds. Researchers now urge cutting back on red meat, particularly processed ones, to reduce the risk of memory issues and dementia.

Earlier studies have shown how the consumption of red meats increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease, the risk factors of dementia. A recent study highlights an even stronger connection: eating just one extra serving of processed meat, like a single sausage, may harm your brain health.