The Herbivore Hypothesis hinges on the fact the iron from the meat one eats progressively accumulates in the human body and causes disease.

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/22/2_MeetingAbstracts/141

“It is well accepted that iron accumulates with senescence in several organs, but little is known about iron accumulation in muscle.These findings strongly suggest that the age-related accumulation in muscle iron contributes to increased oxidative stress and sarcopenia, and that caloric restriction effectively attenuates these negative effects.”

The latest studies have now recommended bloodletting / iron reduction for hepatitis and alzheimers’.

An article speaking to bloodletting for hepatitis can be found here.

http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2007/11/phlebotomy_gain.html

Phlebotomy Gaining Acceptance as HCV Treatment

“Learn how the safe ancient practice of bloodletting, or phlebotomy,
has proven therapeutic value, and why it is gaining momentum as a
treatment of chronic Hepatitis C.”

The latest article among many speaking to iron reduction for Alzheimer’s can be found here.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19195795

Getting the iron out: Phlebotomy for Alzheimer’s disease?

“This communication explores the temporal link between the age-associated increase in body iron stores and the age-related incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent cause of senile dementia. Body iron stores that increase with age could be pivotal to AD pathogenesis and progression.”