Red Meat Intake Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds - PEOPLE

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A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a link between red meat consumption and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The study was led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and analyzed data from 216,695 participants. A press release issued by the university explained that each participant was asked to fill out a food frequency questionnaire that analyzed their diet every two to four years over a period of up to 36 years.

Researchers found that the "intakes of total, processed, and unprocessed red meat were positively and approximately linearly associated with higher risks of type 2 diabetes," being that 22,761 participants had developed type 2 diabetes.

A breakdown of the results shared on the release indicated that participants who consumed the most red meat had a 62% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who ate the least. Each additional daily serving of processed red meat also proved a greater risk for the disease.

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Those who consumed an additional serving of processed red meat were at 46% greater risk of developing the disease. Additional daily consumption of unprocessed red meat gave individuals a 24% higher risk. 

As for what can be done to help lower the risk for the disease, senior author Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition, shared in a statement on the release that "a limit of about one serving per week of red meat would be reasonable for people wishing to optimize their health and wellbeing."

The study also looked at the potential effects of substituting one daily serving of red meat for another protein source. Swapping red meat for a serving of nuts and legumes showed a 30% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Opting for a serving of dairy products as a protein source was associated with a 22% lower risk.

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Researchers reported that watching red meat consumption could also have environmental benefits, including potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90 to 95% of the more than 37 million individuals who have diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The center encourages individuals to know the risk factors associated with the disease. Its website explains that symptoms go a long time without notice and are often hard to spot.

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