Red Meat
High in saturated fat and heme iron — linked to inflammation when consumed in excess.
Red meat — beef, pork, lamb, and processed meats — contains high amounts of saturated fat and heme iron. Excess consumption is associated with increased systemic inflammation, disrupted gut microbiome composition, and elevated cardiovascular risk. Processed red meats (bacon, sausage, hot dogs) carry additional risk from nitrates and preservatives.
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