Micronutrients & recovery
High consumption of processed meats causes an increased risk of fatal coronary heart disease (CHD).
Limit processed meats like bacon, sausages, and deli meats. They are linked to a 37% higher risk of fatal heart disease per daily serving. Choose unprocessed meats, fish, or plant-based proteins more often.
High processed meats ... CHD (fatal)
Why this rating
The paper classifies the evidence for processed meats and CHD as 'probable or convincing' based on Bradford-Hill criteria.
Source
Etiologic effects and optimal intakes of foods and nutrients for risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)
Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017
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