Red meat is a source of protein, iron, and other nutrients needed by the body. But you should not eat to excess because it is believed to increase risk of degenerative brain disease.
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, eating habits of red meat in large amounts associated with risk of Alzheimer's. Excessive meat consumption will increase the iron content in the body that trigger the risk of dementia.
The experts emphasized that iron plays a role is vital to the functioning of the body cells. However, if the amount is too excessive will lead to oxidative damage, where the brain will be very susceptible to this type of damage.
In his research, experts from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) analyzed 31 brains of Alzheimer's patients and 68 healthy older people. Brain scans were performed using an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, eating habits of red meat in large amounts associated with risk of Alzheimer's. Excessive meat consumption will increase the iron content in the body that trigger the risk of dementia.
The experts emphasized that iron plays a role is vital to the functioning of the body cells. However, if the amount is too excessive will lead to oxidative damage, where the brain will be very susceptible to this type of damage.
In his research, experts from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) analyzed 31 brains of Alzheimer's patients and 68 healthy older people. Brain scans were performed using an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
