Passion for meat threatens to increase blood pressure and cholesterol – doctor

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Gastroenterologist: abuse of red meat is associated, among other things, with a predisposition to colorectal cancer.

The doctor said in an interview that a passion for red meat can be a factor that provokes the development of many dangerous health problems.

“Frequent consumption of beef, pork, lamb can increase cholesterol levels and blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases,” the doctor said.

The doctor emphasized that people who are already at risk as potential heart disease sufferers should eat this product strictly at a minimum. This category of people is recommended to give preference to lean types of meat as often as possible.

The doctor also noted that one should control one’s passion for red meat, also because its frequent presence in the diet is associated with a high risk of developing malignant tumors of the colon.

At the same time, the specialist sees no reason to completely exclude this product from the menu. Nevertheless, red meat contains many nutrients necessary for the immune system and health – B vitamins, iron, zinc, selenium, and others.