Consuming red meat won’t affect short-term blood pressure, cholesterol

A new article in Bel Marra Health discusses a recent study by Purdue University which found eating red meat does not affect high blood pressure and cholesterol, common cardiovascular disease risk factors.

The study examined 24 research articles that had data on how much red meat people had consumed. Results showed eating a half a serving of red meat every day, or one three-ounce serving three times a week, did not raise blood pressure and cholesterol over a short period of time.

The research was led by Wayne Campell, a professor of nutrition science, Lauren O’Connor, a doctoral student, and Jung Eun Kim, a post-doctoral researcher.

To read more about the study, follow the link below.

Katherine Davis,

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As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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