Cutting Back on Meat? It May Not Be a Good Idea, Depending on Your Genes

Cutting Back on Meat? It May Not Be a Good Idea, Depending on Your Genes

In a 15-year study, researchers found that genetics and diet may work together to influence brain health over time.Credit: JulieAlexK / Getty ImagesKey PointsPeople with the APOE4 variant of the APOE gene, which is linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, showed slower cognitive decline and lower dementia rates when they ate more meat, while noncarriers saw no effect.Research suggests the benefit may be linked to improved vitamin B-12 absorption from …