Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Eda Balcı gave information on the subject, noting that as a result of studies, consumption of red meat over 70 grams per day increases the risk against bowel cancer.
Important for intestinal health!
The integrity of living organisms in the intestine is called the “intestinal microbiota”. These living organisms can be of beneficial and wasteful varieties. Many factors such as genetics, nutrition, physical activity and age can affect the intestinal microbiota. One of these factors is nutrition.
Certain foods and different diet types can affect the number and health of living organisms in the gut. Probiotics, prebiotics, fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, exercise, avoiding tension, and adequate sleep are very valuable for intestinal health. Of course, excessive consumption of certain foods is one of the risk factors for intestinal diseases. Refined, processed foods and high animal protein consumption can cause negative consequences for intestinal health. A study on this issue shows that packaged foods and a diet program containing high animal protein have a very bad effect on intestinal health and change the stability of harmful and beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
Plays a role in the formation of bowel cancer
Excessive consumption of red meat, which is a source of animal protein, and processed forms of red meat (such as salami, sausage), especially plays a role in the formation of large intestine cancer. In the study, it was observed that the risk of developing bowel cancer in people who consumed 2 servings of red meat per day increased by 35 percent compared to those who consumed only 1 serving of red meat per week.
Highest protein source
Red meat is a high quality protein source. It is especially rich in zinc and iron minerals. It is also rich in vitamins B3, B6 and B12. Of these vitamins, especially vitamin B12, it is a very good source of vitamin B12 in red meat, since it is only found in animal sources.
It causes serious health problems when consumed too much!
Despite all these beneficial effects, attention should be paid to the consumption of red meat. In particular, foods such as sausage and salami made with the processing of red meat can pose a significant risk to our health. Therefore, it is recommended to consume less than 70 grams of red meat per day. Care should be taken not to consume more red meat than should be consumed daily, especially processed red meat consumption should be avoided for our intestinal health.
SOURCE:PIMBENAR
