Chemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease

Yet another reason to limit consumption of red meat: It contains high levels of a chemical called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), that also is linked to heart disease. People who eat a diet high in red meat have triple the TMAO levels of those who eat a diet rich in white meat or mostly plant-based proteins,… Continue reading Chemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease

A Link Between Red-Meat Allergen and Heart Disease

High saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease to people in general. But, researchers say, a subgroup may be at risk for a different reason – a food allergen in red meat. And now, for the first time, investigators have identified a specific blood marker for that… Continue reading A Link Between Red-Meat Allergen and Heart Disease

Study: Red Meat Doesn’t Influence Short-Term Cardiovascular Risks

Some good news for meat lovers: Consuming red meat in higher-than-recommended amounts does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new review of clinical trials from Purdue University. “During the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of… Continue reading Study: Red Meat Doesn’t Influence Short-Term Cardiovascular Risks

The Range of Negative Health Effects Linked to Eating Red Meat

You’ve heard before that eating red meat is not a great idea is you want to stay healthy. Yet you and yours may still be avoiding the warnings. If you’re consuming steaks, rib roasts, and burgers on a fairly regular basis, a September 2016 review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine might finally make… Continue reading The Range of Negative Health Effects Linked to Eating Red Meat

Another Reason Why Red Meat Is Bad for You

Researchers have found that eating red meat, already known to be a bad health habit, may also introduce a tumor-forming substance into the body. The discovery was made by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scientists focused on the possibly… Continue reading Another Reason Why Red Meat Is Bad for You