The Claim
A diet score incorporating moderate amounts of unprocessed red meat maintains its association with reduced cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, indicating that moderate red meat consumption is not a primary driver of risk in global populations.
What the research says
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People who eat moderate amounts of unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy diet pattern still show lower rates of heart disease and death, suggesting that this level of red meat intake does not significantly increase risk in global populations.
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A diet score that includes moderate amounts of unprocessed red meat does not diminish its association with reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality, suggesting that moderate red meat consumption is not a primary driver of risk in global populations.
Eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy provides nutrients that keep blood vessels healthy and control blood sugar and fat levels. Even when a person eats a small amount of unprocessed red meat, these protective effects continue to work, so the risk of heart disease and early death does not go up.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Diet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 80 countries
Eating a little bit of unprocessed red meat like beef or pork doesn’t take away the heart health benefits of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy. The study found people who ate these healthy foods lived longer and had fewer heart problems, even if they also ate some red meat.
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