Eating even small amounts of red and processed meats regularly might increase your chances of getting long-term illnesses like heart disease or cancer, according to big reviews of past studies.

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Processed Meat Health Risks: Pathways and Dietary Solutions.

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2025 Nov

This study looks at eating red and processed meats and finds that even small amounts can increase the risk of diseases like cancer and heart problems, which backs up the claim.

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Processed Meat Health Risks: Pathways and Dietary Solutions.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.08.030

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