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Eating processed meat increases risk for dementia, but eating unprocessed meat might be protective.

Jul 28, 2021

“High levels of protein and iron in unprocessed red meat may partially explain the link between unprocessed meat intake and lower risk of dementia. Adequate protein intake has been linked with lower dementia risk in older adults, and iron is necessary for many aspect of brain health, including the production of neurotransmitters and myelin.”

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Infants born to mothers on strict vegetarian diets are 2.7 times more likely to be small for gestational age, weighing an average of 240 grams less at birth.

Feb 6, 2025

“Ensuring sufficient intake of essential nutrients—such as vitamin B12, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and iodine—through supplementation or fortified foods could help reduce this risk. Learn more about how to have a healthy pregnancy in Aliquot #100: Optimizing for a Healthy Pregnancy & Early Childhood.”

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Regular blood donation promotes beneficial stem cell mutations while minimizing disease risk by inducing genetic changes that preferentially support healthy red blood cell production.

Apr 3, 2025

“These findings suggest that repeated blood donation encourages the expansion of specific blood stem cell mutations, but the effects support normal blood cell production rather than increase disease risk. Blood donation also lowers levels of iron—a key nutrient that, in excess, harms the brain.”

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