The Claim

In adults with colorectal conditions, consumption of more than 50 grams per day of processed meat is associated with higher fecal total NOC concentrations (12.78 vs. 7.39 pmol/mg, p=0.044) and heme NOC concentrations (9.62 vs. 4.58 pmol/mg, p=0.017) compared to lower intake.

Source: Dietary Nitrosamines from Processed Meat Intake as Drivers of the Fecal Excretion of Nitrosocompounds

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
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In plain English

Eating a lot of processed meat every day might lead to higher levels of certain chemicals in poop for people with bowel issues, which could be a sign of potential health risks.

See the scientific wording

Consumption of more than 50 grams per day of processed meat is associated with higher fecal total NOC concentrations (12.78 vs. 7.39 pmol/mg, p=0.044) and heme NOC concentrations (9.62 vs. 4.58 pmol/mg, p=0.017) compared to lower intake, in adults with colorectal conditions.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Dietary Nitrosamines from Processed Meat Intake as Drivers of the Fecal Excretion of Nitrosocompounds

    The study looked at processed meat eating and found it increases certain chemicals in poop, just like the claim says.

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