Macro partitioning

Red meat consumption does not significantly differ from various comparison diets combined in its effect on total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, apolipoproteins, or blood pressure.

Eating red meat does not inherently worsen your cholesterol or blood pressure if you replace it with a variety of other foods. The key is not just removing meat, but understanding what you put in its place. If you swap meat for plants, you may see better cholesterol results.