The study was led by researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and analyzed data from 216,695 participants.
A new study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a link between red meat consumption and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The study was led by researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and analyzed data from 216,695 participants. A press release issued by the university explained that each participant was asked to fill out a food frequency questionnaire that analyzes their diet every two to four years for up to 36 years.
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The researchers found that “total intake of both processed and unprocessed red meat was positively and approximately linearly associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes,” as 22,761 participants developed type 2 diabetes.
Analysis of the results published in the paper showed that participants who consumed the most red meat had a 62% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who ate the least. Each additional daily serving of processed red meat has also been shown to increase the risk of the disease.
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Those who consumed an additional serving of processed red meat had a 46% higher risk of developing the disease. An additional daily consumption of unprocessed red meat gave individuals a 24% higher risk.
As for what can be done to reduce the risk of the disease, senior author Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition, said in a statement to the release that “a limit of about one serving of red meat per week would be reasonable for people who want to improve your health and well-being.”
The study also looked at the potential effects of replacing one daily portion of red meat with another source of protein. Replacing red meat with a serving of nuts and legumes showed a 30% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Choosing a serving of dairy products as a protein source was associated with a 22% lower risk.
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The researchers reported that watching red meat consumption may also have environmental benefits, including potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90 to 95% of the more than 37 million people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The Center encourages individuals to learn about the risk factors associated with the disease. Its website explains that symptoms go without notice for a long time and are often hard to spot.
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