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Surprising Study: Iron in the Meat You Eat Could Lead to Diabetes


Research from Harvard University reveals that high intake of heme iron, found in red meat, is associated with a 26% increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers identified a significant link between heme iron—iron found in red meat and other animal products —and risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D),

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