The Claim
Higher consumption of unprocessed red meat and poultry meat is associated with a 20% and 17% lower risk of iron deficiency anaemia, respectively, in middle-aged adults.
What the research says
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Middle-aged adults who eat more unprocessed red meat and poultry have a 20% and 17% lower risk of iron deficiency anaemia, respectively.
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Higher consumption of unprocessed red meat and poultry meat is associated with a 20% and 17% lower risk of iron deficiency anaemia, respectively, in middle-aged adults, likely due to the bioavailability of heme iron in meat.
When people eat unprocessed red meat or poultry, the iron in the meat is absorbed more efficiently than plant-based iron. This iron enters the bloodstream and is used to make hemoglobin and stored in the body. Enough iron in the body ensures that red blood cells are made properly, which prevents anemia.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate more beef or chicken were less likely to have iron deficiency anemia, which matches what the claim says. This is probably because the iron in meat is easier for the body to use than iron from plants.
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