It increases the risk of renal failure.
The study, which was attended by over 60 thousand people, has allowed to establish that the consumption of red meat significantly increases the risk of developing kidney failure.
Previously for the prevention of kidney disease doctors recommended to limit the intake of protein. At the same time, it was believed that such a limitation may reduce the protective ability of the kidneys and cause damage to the body. To clarify this issue, experts from the National University of Singapore conducted a large study, involving 63 thousand people.
The people who have been monitoring consumes a large number of meat products, while a large part of red meat (97%) had pork. The study lasted 15 years.
In the end it turned out that the presence in the diet of large quantities of red meat leads to the development of chronic kidney disease. Particularly high increased risk of kidney failure by 40%. The scientists also found that other sources of protein (poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products) do not cause similar effects, and soy and legumes help to strengthen the protective functions of the kidneys.
Accordingly, experts recommend to terminate or significantly limit the consumption of red meat and switch to other protein sources. It is noted that this can alleviate the condition even for those people who are already suffering from kidney disease.
