Bacon and Dementia

Eating just one rasher of bacon a day raises the risk of developing dementia by up to half, a study suggests.

The findings, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on Monday, showed that eating 25g of processed meat – the equivalent of one bacon rasher – raises the risk of dementia by 44 per cent.

But scientists of the study also discovered that unprocessed meat, such as beef, pork and veal, was found to protect against the condition.

For example, from analysis of genetic and health data of 500,000 people, those who consumed 50g a day of unprocessed meat were almost 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia, cutting the risk by nearly a fifth.

Executive dean of medicine for the University of Exeter, not involved in the study, said the findings were an important first step, but was too small of a data set to over-interpret results on their own.

Red Lily wrote:

Eating just one rasher of bacon a day raises the risk of developing dementia by up to half, a study suggests.

The findings, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on Monday, showed that eating 25g of processed meat – the equivalent of one bacon rasher – raises the risk of dementia by 44 per cent.

But scientists of the study also discovered that unprocessed meat, such as beef, pork and veal, was found to protect against the condition.

For example, from analysis of genetic and health data of 500,000 people, those who consumed 50g a day of unprocessed meat were almost 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia, cutting the risk by nearly a fifth.

Executive dean of medicine for the University of Exeter, not involved in the study, said the findings were an important first step, but was too small of a data set to over-interpret results on their own.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/eating-bacon-daily-raises-dementia-risk-by-50-per-cent-leeds-university-study-finds/news-story/094ae488e651734648613af5b2505dc2

I love bacon but I also don't eat it regularly so hopefully my brain will weather the storm.  It looks like more beef, lamb and poke chops need to be on the menu but I don't eat veal so scrap that.

tiny1 wrote:Natural saturated fats are actually good for your brain.  Bacon actually has B1, B12 and selenium, all good for the brain.
The "Fat makes you Fat" methodology has been debunked.  In fact, I use Lard, bacon and sausage grease, Butter, Olive oils, etc., and I have a total cholesterol of 106.  It dropped while I was on a Ketogenic Diet from 160 down to 106.  My BP is normal, and my sugar hovers around 91 at rest.  Arterial scans show no excess plaque build up in my arteries.  My blood flow to my feet, is just the same rate as blood flow to my hands.  I've lost 100 lbs, and still need to lose 40-50 more.  EKG and EEG both satisfactory.

Calypso Jones wrote:Rob Lowe looks pretty good...He's atkins and that's somewhat like Keto Diet.

vege57 wrote:

Calypso Jones wrote:Rob Lowe looks pretty good...He's atkins and that's somewhat like Keto Diet.

BigC , A well balanced diet is all you need,I work for a guy that is diabetic type2, hes a good friend of mine, Today he commented that his blood sugar reading was down to 6 , he wasn't even sure what that represented, he just felt it was good as it had previously been 16, I said to him " Matt you do understand that its because you are taking insulin not because you have improved your lifestyle "  He looked a little dejected, He is a good friend and I care about him,  


Am I doing him a disservice by being frank with him ?

Red Lily wrote:

vege57 wrote:

Calypso Jones wrote:Rob Lowe looks pretty good...He's atkins and that's somewhat like Keto Diet.

BigC , A well balanced diet is all you need,I work for a guy that is diabetic type2, hes a good friend of mine, Today he commented that his blood sugar reading was down to 6 , he wasn't even sure what that represented, he just felt it was good as it had previously been 16, I said to him " Matt you do understand that its because you are taking insulin not because you have improved your lifestyle "  He looked a little dejected, He is a good friend and I care about him,  


Am I doing him a disservice by being frank with him ?

If he worked on changing his lifestyle he probably wouldn't need insulin.

vege57 wrote:

Red Lily wrote:

vege57 wrote:

Calypso Jones wrote:Rob Lowe looks pretty good...He's atkins and that's somewhat like Keto Diet.

BigC , A well balanced diet is all you need,I work for a guy that is diabetic type2, hes a good friend of mine, Today he commented that his blood sugar reading was down to 6 , he wasn't even sure what that represented, he just felt it was good as it had previously been 16, I said to him " Matt you do understand that its because you are taking insulin not because you have improved your lifestyle "  He looked a little dejected, He is a good friend and I care about him,  


Am I doing him a disservice by being frank with him ?

If he worked on changing his lifestyle he probably wouldn't need insulin.

Most definitely and he knows that, Its just easier to medicate than change your lifestyle, maybe i should just lie to him, But hes only in his 30's and if he doesn't make some changes he may leave the company before I do , permanently !