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Too much meat increases the risk of dementia

During cooking, the proteins in meat become chemically linked by sugars to form glycotoxins, a class of molecules which generates significant oxidative stress. According to a recently published study in the prestigious journal PNAS, elevated consumption of these glycotoxins accelerates the loss of cerebral function during aging. Download this column.

28-Apr-2014 |

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