Red Meat Again Linked with Cancer and Heart Disease
March 24th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Too many burgers, steaks and hot dogs may shorten your life, according to researchers from the National Cancer Institute. In a recent large prospective study, investigators found that eating more red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of mortality, particularly from cancer and cardiovascular causes. On the other hand, white meat had a small protective effect against total and cancer mortality.
Source: Sinha R, et al “Meat intake and mortality” Arch Intern Med 2009; 169(6): 562-71.
Source: “Red Meat Associated With Increased Mortality Risk” MedPage Today, March 23, 2009
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If you really want to eat red meat you best do it with red wine. First it’s tasty, second wine reduces cancer and heart disease risks.