3 Health Risks that Arise If You Consume Red Meat Excessively

Dream - Consuming red meat such as beef, goat, and lamb can be beneficial for the body, namely by increasing protein intake, vitamin B-12, iron, and zinc which are useful for the body. Nowadays, there are many meat stores that sell conveniently packaged ready-to-cook products.

Sahabat Dream likes to stock up on a lot of meat at home? If so, make sure not to consume it excessively. Because, if you frequently consume red meat, it can increase several serious diseases. 

What are they?

1. High Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein/bad cholesterol (LDL) as well as good cholesterol (HDL) are indicators of heart health. When the substances found in red meat accumulate in the blood vessels, it will narrow the passage of oxygen. The most fatal condition is that it can cause heart attacks and strokes. 

Eating red meat excessively will cause cholesterol levels in the body to skyrocket. A study from the University of Oxford even found that the risk of coronary heart disease increased by 18% due to excessive consumption of red meat, about 50 grams per day.

2. Type-2 Diabetes

Type-2 Diabetes is closely related to carbohydrate intake and the body's regulation of blood sugar. Not only that, the protein in red meat can also affect it. A study conducted in 2014, a study in Nutrients concluded that consistent consumption of meat is associated with the risk of type-2 diabetes. Researchers speculate that this may be because red meat can increase inflammation, increase weight, or increase visceral fat, all of which are known factors that can cause diabetes.

3. Colorectal Cancer Risk

Having a habit of consuming red meat excessively will increase the chances of developing colorectal cancer. Several studies over the past few decades, including a 2015 study by the Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul University Oncology Institute, showed a relationship between high consumption of red meat and a greater likelihood of intestinal diseases.

It should be noted that not all red meats seem to have the same effect. Processed red meat has a higher risk of developing cancer in the large intestine. 

Report by Devi Tri Aprilianza / Source: Eat This