evidence card · red_meat_cognition_support
Red meat intake supports cognitive function in adults via carnitine, creatine, taurine, B12
H3
≈ mixed
stakes moderate
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Summary
Components of red meat have plausible cognitive roles. Cohort evidence on red meat and cognition is mixed and confounded. Individual nutrient deficiencies (B12) clearly impair cognition; above adequacy, incremental benefit from more red meat is unclear.
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Scope
Population
adults not already deficient in these nutrients
Intervention
higher red meat intake
Outcome
cognitive performance, dementia incidence
Not supported for
- broad claim red meat protects cognition more than adequate intake of these nutrients from other sources