Red meat such as beef, lamb and pork is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and can form part of a balanced diet. However, eating large amounts of red and processed meat, as well as certain meat treatments, increases the risk of serious diseases. According to , Scientists from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice published a study in the journal “Nutrients”, which indicated the worst type of meat.
The worst type of meat in stores? Polish scientists have determined that it may involve serious problems
A study published on April 7, 2024 in the journal “Nutrients”, cited by the abczdrowie portal, showed that red meat may have a strong relationship with the occurrence of oral cancer. Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat. The research was conducted on two groups of Poles whose eating habits were examined. The first of them were people aged approximately 67 years who were diagnosed with oral cancer in recent years (2022-2023). The second group included people aged approximately 53. The research team found that the increase in disease rates seen among young adults is associated with an increase in red meat consumption. It is worth noting, however, that smoking, drinking and infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) were also important.
Researchers also concluded that there is a correlation between the way meat is prepared and processed and the incidence of oral cancer. People who consume large amounts are particularly at risk smoked delicacies compared to fried, grilled, baked or boiled meat.
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Who should avoid eating red meat? Several groups should avoid it
Dietitians believe that several groups should be especially careful when it comes to consuming red meat in their diet. Frequent eating of this type of products leads to: development of high cholesterol, hypertension and heart disease. Several groups should have control over how much and what kind of meat ends up on our plate. According to the website, dieticians indicate that the best solution would be to completely eliminate red meat from the menu in the case of:
- People at risk of heart disease and cardiac patients.
- People with elevated cholesterol levels.
- People with Alfa-gal syndrome (an allergy that causes the body to react with discomfort to eating meat).
- Kidney patients in stages three to five without dialysis.
- People at increased risk of cancer.
Source: Gazeta
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