Red meat is meat of mammals which is red in colour when raw. Red meat is one of most controversial food items available in terms of its history with nutrition. People have been eating red meat throughout evolution, unaware of its benefits and dangers.

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Red meat – benefits and dangers

Red meat is generally meat derived from farm-reared mammals, such as pork, ham, and or cuts from pigs, lamb and beef. Red meat is a popular dish amongst those who follow paleo diet, in which food choices are guided by judging which foods would have been available to our ancient ancestors. Red meat in a pure form is a good source of protein and vitamin B. It has been a key part of human diet. Red meat has both benefits and dangers to health. 

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Benefits

First, red meat is a rich source of protein, saturated fat, zinc, iron, and vitamin B. se are very important in order to keep body functioning properly. Iron is needed to help red blood cells transport oxygen. Zinc is needed by body for DNA synsis. It also helps immune system function effectively. Along with vitamin B, which is found in red meat, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 are found in most abundance. Vitamin B6 is beneficial for immune system, along with vitamin B12, which is beneficial for nervous system. People taking diabetes drugs have an increased risk of having lower levels of vitamin B12. Along with all this, red meat is also good for boosting energy levels. Red meat supports a strong immune system and metabolism. It is also kwn for boosting brain health.

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Dangers

dangers of red meat mainly depend on amount of red meat consumed at once. Besides that, common dangers of having red meat include increasing risk of certain s of cancer. Red meat may also le to 1 diabetes. Along with this, red meat can also le to heart diseases and strokes. Reportedly, consumption of red meat is linked to an early death.

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