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Red and processed meats cause diabetes!
Here’s a summary of the evidence linking high protein diets, particularly with red meat and processed food, to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes:
*Epidemiological Studies:*
1. *Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study* (2013): Found that high red meat consumption (≥ 1 serving/day) increased type 2 diabetes risk by 19%.
2. *Health Professionals Follow-up Study* (2013): Linked high processed meat consumption (≥ 1 serving/day) to a 46% increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
3. *EPIC-InterAct Study* (2013): Showed that high protein intake, particularly from animal sources, increased type 2 diabetes risk by 17%.
*Mechanistic Studies:*
1. *Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)*: Red meat and processed foods contain AGEs, which accumulate in tissues, promoting oxidative stress and inflammation.
2. *Heme Iron*: Red meat contains heme iron, which can catalyze oxidative reactions, leading to insulin resistance and β-cell damage.
3. *Saturated Fatty Acids*: Red meat and processed foods are rich in saturated fatty acids, which contribute to insulin resistance.
*Clinical Trials:*
1. *OmniHeart Trial* (2006): Found that a diet rich in red meat increased cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance.
2. *DIETFITS Trial* (2018): Showed that a low-carbohydrate diet, high in animal protein, increased insulin resistance.
*Meta-Analyses:*
1. *2015 Meta-Analysis* (14 cohorts, 370,000 participants): Found that high red meat consumption increased type 2 diabetes risk by 21%.
2. *2019 Meta-Analysis* (16 cohorts, 450,000 participants): Linked high processed meat consumption to a 25% increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
*Key Findings:*
– High protein diets, particularly with red meat and processed food, increase type 2 diabetes risk.
– Red meat consumption is associated with increased insulin resistance, β-cell damage, and oxidative stress.
– Processed meat consumption is linked to increased inflammation and oxidative stress.
*Recommendations:*
– Limit red meat consumption to ≤ 1 serving/week.
– Avoid processed meats altogether.
– Emphasize plant-based protein sources, such as legumes, nuts, and whole grains.
– Choose lean protein sources, like poultry and fish.
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