Researchers from Osaka University found that increased consumption of processed red meat was associated with an increased incidence of blood cancer. Research published in the journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.
Researchers examined the association between consumption of fish, fatty acids, and processed red meat and the incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in the Japanese population.
They used data from 93,000 patients. During the follow-up period, the researchers identified 67 AML and 49 MDS cases. An increase in processed red meat consumption has been associated with an increased incidence of AML and MDS. Other foods were not associated with morbidity.
It has previously been shown that eating red meat may be associated with colon cancer. On average, it is safe for a healthy person to eat 400-500 grams of unprocessed red meat per week. It includes pork, beef, lamb, duck and other types of meat. The term “processed meat” is used by salting, smoking, fermentation, etc. to enhance its flavor. Includes all processed meats. Processed meat is even more dangerous for humans, it is recommended not to eat more or less 1-2 times a month.
Source: Gazeta
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