@IMIGUS1 Con el consumo de 1 mg al día de solo hierro hemo se aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad coronaria se eleva un 27%. Una hamburguesa tiene entre 2-3 mg por porción. Eur J Nutr (2014) 53:395–400. DOI 10.1007/s00394-013-0535-5 #debateimigus
Is heme iron intake associated with risk of coronary heart disease? A meta-analysis of prospective studies.
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The comments mostly agree that higher heme iron intake is linked to increased heart disease risk, with posters using words like 'interesting' and referencing specific study data to support their points. The tone and content reflect a moderate engagement level, highlighting concerns about diet choices and health implications, which contribute to a measurable but not profound impact on public awareness.
Most posts acknowledge the link between heme iron intake and increased risk of coronary heart disease, often referencing specific percentages and studies, indicating general alignment with the research findings.
Discussions show a moderate level of interest, with posters debating the health implications and sharing additional information, but not deeply exploring the topic's wider context.
Posts include mentions of comparisons between diet types, potential health outcomes, and referencing research sources, demonstrating active participation without extensive analysis.
The discussion influences awareness of the health risks associated with heme iron and meat consumption, but overall impact remains moderate as it primarily serves to inform and debate rather than lead to immediate policy or behavior changes.
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- This meta-analysis examined whether heme iron intake is linked to coronary heart disease (CHD) risk by reviewing six prospective studies involving over 130,000 participants, finding that higher heme iron intake was associated with a 31% increased risk of CHD.
- The study found that the risk increase was more pronounced in Western populations and that every 1 mg/day increase in heme iron intake raised CHD risk by about 27%, indicating a dose-response relationship.
- Overall, the findings suggest that consuming more heme iron, which may promote oxidative processes contributing to atherosclerosis, is associated with a higher likelihood of developing coronary heart disease.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky*También podría aumentar el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular https://t.co/HZImonI5G9 y de diabetes tipo2 https://t.co/uXMHuGZyJ2
@mancboy1 @NothingIsArt That's weird because it mentioned iron, not that it's heme iron though. "Combined results indicated that participants with higher heme iron intake had a 31% increased risk of CHD, compared with those with lower intake" https://t.co/ylfcz86o2s
@Alan_Watson_ @TyRBeal A few more studies showing various negative health outcomes associated with heme iron intake: https://t.co/EOOZHAdJfc https://t.co/c3Gtq4skUG https://t.co/lmx8wq9JkU https://t.co/P4X80AL1SH https://t.co/KeZemhBabC https://t.co/Jt0mU39cgQ https://t.co/3a6bSp4dtK
Αυτα. :) https://t.co/rYYcZwfNyN #vegan https://t.co/nhxV32Q4Pm https://t.co/sN2GXCFeEH
@TyRBeal @JoannaBlythman So their mistake is to give up beef for chicken rather than to eat a healthy plant-based, which would have the added advantage of giving them all the iron they need without the risks that come from too much heme iron. https://t.co/WjPHmvlOJw
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Αυτα. :) https://t.co/rYYcZwfNyN #vegan https://t.co/nhxV32Q4Pm https://t.co/sN2GXCFeEH
@mancboy1 @NothingIsArt That's weird because it mentioned iron, not that it's heme iron though. "Combined results indicated that participants with higher heme iron intake had a 31% increased risk of CHD, compared with those with lower intake" https://t.co/ylfcz86o2s
@RyScraps @lifeveganized I don’t think they’re weak at all; it’s mainly non-hem iron that causes it. https://t.co/dyBbOX5Z2F
@TRyanGregory No. But eating a non-vegan diet with its intake of heme-iron does help to explain why meat eaters after at increased risk of heart disease. https://t.co/WjPHmvlOJw
@ScepticalDoctor Not best studies ever but interesting. Thoughts Anna? https://t.co/CUeQc5qBuL https://t.co/EQWxBc5ece https://t.co/8GUw6vsG57 https://t.co/SwEEo6WsD0
@Alan_Watson_ @TyRBeal A few more studies showing various negative health outcomes associated with heme iron intake: https://t.co/EOOZHAdJfc https://t.co/c3Gtq4skUG https://t.co/lmx8wq9JkU https://t.co/P4X80AL1SH https://t.co/KeZemhBabC https://t.co/Jt0mU39cgQ https://t.co/3a6bSp4dtK
@TyRBeal @JoannaBlythman So their mistake is to give up beef for chicken rather than to eat a healthy plant-based, which would have the added advantage of giving them all the iron they need without the risks that come from too much heme iron. https://t.co/WjPHmvlOJw
@DanielBayley80 @OatlyUK have fun saying that further down the line when you’re dealing with heart disease and a higher risk all cause mortality :) srcs: https://t.co/Bm210izyOe https://t.co/dhtRlgcjg3
*También podría aumentar el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular https://t.co/HZImonI5G9 y de diabetes tipo2 https://t.co/uXMHuGZyJ2
@IMIGUS1 Con el consumo de 1 mg al día de solo hierro hemo se aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad coronaria se eleva un 27%. Una hamburguesa tiene entre 2-3 mg por porción. Eur J Nutr (2014) 53:395–400. DOI 10.1007/s00394-013-0535-5 #debateimigus
@veganafamenta Y no es solo cáncer. Tenés documentación que asocia el hierro hemo con las enfermedades coronarias. https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60
@jolg4 @LudwigJoz @bbcmundo Si fuera absolutamente cierto que la carne produce cáncer, los países las prohibirían (o al menos pondrían un impuesto alto). Por ahora solo hay mucha evidencia convincente. Hago énfasis en mucha. https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60
@NBetancz @caracovil @Faran341 @JamesBautistaS @bbcmundo https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60
@astronomygamer1 @EvaNBobb72 @brenda_nahs No me acuerdo bien las cantidades ahora, pero un mayor consumo de hierro hemo (solo en la carne) te da un 30% más de chance de contraer una enfermedad coronaria. https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60
@Philodices @NutritionMadeS3 Or coronary heart disease. https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60 https://t.co/s0TvLsA0zo
@HilosdeQueen @nandilop ¿O sea que tener un cáncer te parece un precio razonable a pagar por comer carne? También incrementa las chances de diabetes tipo 2 e hipertensión. ¿Agregamos las enfermedades coronarias? https://t.co/4KYqKy6f60
@cronometer Disappointing, Cronometer peddling misleading information. Absorption of plant based (non-heme) iron aided by Vit C, storage of animal source (heme) iron associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease https://t.co/c8q5rLtPab & insulin resistance https://t.co/FuVjJ5ddJM
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