AGENCIES: Nutritionists and health experts say that red meat contains important nutrients, including protein, vitamin B-12, and iron.
However, there is evidence to suggest that eating a lot of red meat can raise a person’s risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and other health concerns.
Specialists usually classify red meat as muscle meat from beef, pork, lamb, goat, or other land mammals.
Red meat is also high in protein, which is necessary for building muscle, bone, other tissues, and enzymes.
Some research has linked regular consumption of red meat to a number of health problems, such as heart disease, some cancers, kidney problems, digestive issues, and mortality.
Many different studies have suggested that eating red meat regularly can lead to a higher risk of heart disease.
They suggest that eating high amounts of saturated fat and any amount of trans fat can raise a person’s cholesterol levels and increase their risk of heart disease.
Some recent research suggests that eating red meat regularly could increase the risk of cancer or death. The findings of specific studies vary, however.
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