• April 19, 2024

How many times a week do you eat red meat? No matter how much, maybe you should start eliminating it from your diet. A study of Harvard School of Public Health and the National University of Singapore He details that this food favors the development of type 2 diabetes.

The research published in the magazine JAMA Internal Medicine He details that a minimum piece of red meat increases the risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes. Even if its consumption is reduced it does not have a significant difference with the result.

Frank Hu, lead author of the study, details that this is the strongest evidence that consumption of red meat contributes to an increased risk of diabetes.

For the study, the cases of 26,357 men (between 40 and 75 years old) and 122,786 women (between 25 and 42 years old on average, of which 7,540 developed type 2 diabetes at the end of the study) were analyzed.

The researchers mention that it is not so easy to reduce the risk, by consuming less meat. For example, study participants who cut their use by half in 10 years reduced their risk of diabetes by 14%.

Weight gain, responsible for diabetes?

On the other hand, several studies have suggested that the increase in weight associated with the intake of red meat is responsible for the development of diabetes; however, researchers at Harvard and Singapore point out that this is not the only culprit.

Therefore, it is essential that humans have a balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, white meat and low-fat dairy products, as well as the performance of a physical activity. And you, would you be willing to eliminate meat from your diet?

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