Patterns of Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk for Cardiometabolic and Cancer Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cohort Studies.

Robin W M Vernooij, Dena Zeraatkar, Mi Ah Han, Regina El Dib, Max Zworth, Kirolos Milio, Daegan Sit, Yung Lee, Huda Gomaa, Claudia Valli, Mateusz J Swierz, Yaping Chang, Steven E Hanna, Paula M Brauer, John Sievenpiper

November 2019

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This article corrects earlier findings and includes the original version as a supplement.
  • It examines the link between dietary patterns, specifically red and processed meat intake, and health outcomes like mortality, cardiometabolic issues, and cancer risk.
  • The review includes data from numerous studies, revealing that lower meat intake might slightly reduce health risks, but the evidence quality is mostly low to very low due to the nature of observational studies.