Question

Why do cancer prevention recommendations suggest red meat intake be limited?

Answer 1

consuming red meat like beef, pork and lamb and processed meat will increase the risk of bowel cancer and stomach cancer. lean red meat has good nutritional value, an important source of dietary iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and protein. but excess intake of red meat increases the risk of bowel cancer by 5%.

red meat and processed meat contains a high level of fat and salt. so, the cancer council recommends that limit the consumption of red meat and avoid processed meat.

potential hypothesis supporting the risk of cancer

• high iron intake induce tumours by producing hydroxyl radicals.
• nitrogenous residue from animal meat produces ammonia, and it may trigger