Is red meat bad for your heart?

Guest: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky)

Host: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., M.B.A. (@CVDprevention)

The U.S. has some of the highest red meat consumption per capita of any country in the world. A controversial 2019 Annals of Internal Medicine article encouraged red meat consumption and came to the conclusion that people do not need to reduce red meat intake, but the recommendation isn't as straightforward as it seems.

Joining us today to discuss research on red meat consumption and its impact on cardiovascular health is Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D., a consultant in Preventive Cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Specific topics discussed:

• Key points from the 2019 Annals of Internal Medicine article
• Unprocessed and processed meats and their impact on cardiovascular health
• Red meat consumption study limitations and implications
• Saturated vs. unsaturated fats and their relation to dietary variables
• Recommendation: moderation (3 ounces a day)

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No CME credit offered for this episode.

Episode transcript found here.