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It pollutes an even larger area due to waste runoff and requires enormous amounts of water. A simple statistic illustrates the point: Almost 80% of the world's agricultural land is devoted to livestock farming. Increasing meat consumption can only be at the expense of forest land—a vital resource in our fight against climate change.
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One study revealed that eating just 50 g red meat, such as beef, pork, or lamb, each day can increase diabetes risk by 11 per cent.
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According to research, people who consume a lot of red meat are also more likely to have a fatty liver and a higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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Red meat is high in protein and eating too much animal protein can increase the level of uric acid, leading to kidney stone formation.
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In managing the condition, patients may be advised to avoid high-fat foods, dairy products, spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol. Stress can exacerbate IBD symptoms, so techniques such as meditation, yoga, and counselling may be beneficial for stress.
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Too much red meat consumption can cause an increase in levels of serum phosphate in the body, which in turn can accelerate your biological age, according to a study by University of Glasgow.
