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Xie Y, Ma Y, Cai L, Jiang S, Li C. Reconsidering Meat Intake and Human Health: A Review of Current Research. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2101066. [PMID: 35199948 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202101066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Meat consumption is gradually increasing and its impact on health has attracted widespread attention, resulting in epidemiological studies proposing a reduction in meat and processed meat intake. This review briefly summarizes recent advances in understanding the effects of meat or processed meat on human health, as well as the underlying mechanisms. Meat consumption varies widely among individuals, populations, and regions, with higher consumption in developed countries than in developing countries. However, increasing meat consumption may not be the main cause of increasing incidence of chronic disease, since the development of chronic disease is a complex physiological process that involves many factors, including excessive total energy intake and changes in food digestion processes, gut microbiota composition, and liver metabolism. In comparison, unhealthy dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle with decreasing energy expenditure are factors more worthy of reflection. Meat and meat products provide high-value protein and many key essential micronutrients. In short, as long as excessive intake and overprocessing of meats are avoided, meat remains an indispensable source of nutrition for human health.
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- Yunting Xie
- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MARA, Jiangsu Innovative Center of Meat Production, Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MARA, Jiangsu Innovative Center of Meat Production, Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MARA, Jiangsu Innovative Center of Meat Production, Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MARA, Jiangsu Innovative Center of Meat Production, Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing and Quality Control, MOE, Key Laboratory of Meat Processing, MARA, Jiangsu Innovative Center of Meat Production, Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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Lee DY, Lee SY, Jo C, Yoon Y, Jeong JY, Hur SJ. Effect on health from consumption of meat and meat products. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 63:955-976. [PMID: 34796340 PMCID: PMC8564306 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2021.e101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary sodium nitrite and meat on human health. Sodium nitrite in processed meat is known to be one of the main precursors of carcinogens, such as N-nitroso compounds. However, we previously found that processed meat is not the primary source of sodium nitrite; nitrate or the conversion of nitrate in vegetables are contribute to generate more than 70% Sodium nitrite or nitrate containing compounds in body. Although the heavy consumption of meat is likely to cause various diseases, meat intake is not the only cause of colorectal cancer. Our review indicates that sodium nitrite derived from foods and endogenous nitric oxide may exhibit positive effects on human health, such as preventing cardiovascular disease or improving reproductive function. Therefore, further epidemiological studies considering various factors, such as cigarette consumption, alcohol consumption, stress index, salt intake, and genetic factors, are required to reliably elucidate the effects of dietary sodium nitrite and meat on the incidence of diseases, such as colorectal cancer.
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- Da Young Lee
- Department of Animal Science and
Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and
Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology,
Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul National
University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition,
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul 04310, Korea
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- School of Food Biotechnology and
Nutrition, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and
Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea
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Vidal VAS, Paglarini CS, Lorenzo JM, Munekata PE, Pollonio MAR. Salted Meat Products: Nutritional Characteristics, Processing and Strategies for Sodium Reduction. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1949342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Vitor A. S. Vidal
- Faculdade De Engenharia De Alimentos, Universidade Estadual De Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departament De Nutrició, Ciències De l’Alimentació I Gastronomia, Facultat De Farmàcia I Ciències De l’Alimentació, Universitat De Barcelona, Santa Coloma De Gramenet, Spain
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- Faculdade De Engenharia De Alimentos, Universidade Estadual De Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centro Tecnológico da Carne de Galícia, Parque Tecnológico de Galícia, Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultat de Vigo, 32004, Ourense, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico da Carne de Galícia, Parque Tecnológico de Galícia, Ourense, Spain
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- Faculdade De Engenharia De Alimentos, Universidade Estadual De Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Czerwonka M, Tokarz A. Iron in red meat-friend or foe. Meat Sci 2016; 123:157-165. [PMID: 27744145 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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In developed countries, due to high content and bioavailability, red and processed meats are the main sources of iron in the diet. Adequate intake of this nutrient is essential for the proper development and functioning of the human body, and its deficiencies are associated mainly with the occurrence of anemia, which is one of the most widespread nutritional problems in the world. However, excessive intake of iron can be detrimental to health. Studies have shown that high consumption of red meat and its products, and thereby iron, particularly in the form of heme, increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, including cancers, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Due to the high nutritional value, the presence of red meat in the diet is preferable, but according to World Cancer Research Fund International its consumption should not exceed 500g per week. Furthermore, there are several potential ways to suppress the toxic effects of heme iron in the diet.
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- Małgorzata Czerwonka
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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Ma F, Qin H, Shi K, Zhou C, Chen C, Hu X, Zheng L. Feasibility of combining spectra with texture data of multispectral imaging to predict heme and non-heme iron contents in pork sausages. Food Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.05.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Weinborn V, Pizarro F, Olivares M, Brito A, Arredondo M, Flores S, Valenzuela C. The Effect of Plant Proteins Derived from Cereals and Legumes on Heme Iron Absorption. Nutrients 2015; 7:8977-86. [PMID: 26529009 PMCID: PMC4663574 DOI: 10.3390/nu7115446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to determine the effect of proteins from cereals and legumes on heme iron (Fe) absorption. The absorption of heme Fe without its native globin was measured. Thirty adult females participated in two experimental studies (15 per study). Study I focused on the effects of cereal proteins (zein, gliadin and glutelin) and study II on the effects of legume proteins (soy, pea and lentil) on heme Fe absorption. When heme was given alone (as a control), study I and II yielded 6.2% and 11.0% heme absorption (p > 0.05). In study I, heme Fe absorption was 7.2%, 7.5% and 5.9% when zein, gliadin and glutelin were added, respectively. From this, it was concluded that cereal proteins did not affect heme Fe absorption. In study II, heme Fe absorption was 7.3%, 8.1% and 9.1% with the addition of soy, pea and lentil proteins, respectively. Only soy proteins decreased heme Fe absorption (p < 0.05). These results suggest that with the exception of soy proteins, which decreased absorption, proteins derived from cereals and legumes do not affect heme Fe absorption.
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- Valerie Weinborn
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis. 1 Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- Micronutrients Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Avda. El Líbano 5524, Casilla 13811, Santiago, Chile.
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- Micronutrients Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Avda. El Líbano 5524, Casilla 13811, Santiago, Chile.
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Western Human Nutrition Research Center, University of California, 430 W. Health Sciences Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- Micronutrients Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Avda. El Líbano 5524, Casilla 13811, Santiago, Chile.
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- Micronutrients Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Avda. El Líbano 5524, Casilla 13811, Santiago, Chile.
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Chile (FAVET), Santa Rosa 11.735, La Pintana, Casilla 2, La Granja, Santiago, Chile.
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Pretorius B, Schönfeldt HC, Hall N. Total and haem iron content lean meat cuts and the contribution to the diet. Food Chem 2015; 193:97-101. [PMID: 26433293 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.02.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Revised: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 02/22/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study provides data on the total and haem iron contents in raw lean beef, chicken, lamb and pork meat samples. Total iron, expressed as mg/100g edible portion on fresh weight basis in raw lean beef (A-age), lamb, pork and chicken average 1.58, 1.64, 0.81 and 0.78, respectively. The haem iron content in beef (A-age), lamb, pork and chicken are 77%, 81%, 88% and 74% respectively of total iron. This has important dietary implications in calculating haem iron fractions of meat as this is higher than the common value used in the Monsen equation.
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- Beulah Pretorius
- Department of Animal and Wildlife Science, Institute of Food Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
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- Department of Animal and Wildlife Science, Institute of Food Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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- Department of Animal and Wildlife Science, Institute of Food Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Heme iron content in lamb meat is differentially altered upon boiling, grilling, or frying as assessed by four distinct analytical methods. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:374030. [PMID: 23737716 PMCID: PMC3662193 DOI: 10.1155/2013/374030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Lamb meat is regarded as an important source of highly bioavailable iron (heme iron) in the Iranians diet. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of traditional cooking methods on the iron changes in lamb meat. Four published experimental methods for the determination of heme iron were assessed analytically and statistically. Samples were selected from lambs' loin. Standard methods (AOAC) were used for proximate analysis. For measuring heme iron, the results of four experimental methods were compared regarding their compliance to Ferrozine method which was used for the determination of nonheme iron. Among three cooking methods, the lowest total iron and heme iron were found in boiling method. The heme iron proportions to the total iron in raw, boiled lamb meat and grilled, were counted as 65.70%, 67.75%, and 76.01%, receptively. Measuring the heme iron, the comparison of the methods in use showed that the method in which heme extraction solution was composed of 90% acetone, 18% water, and 2% hydrochloric acid was more appropriate and more correlated with the heme iron content calculated by the difference between total iron and nonheme iron.
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Meat nutritional composition and nutritive role in the human diet. Meat Sci 2012; 93:586-92. [PMID: 23273468 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 432] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2012] [Revised: 09/15/2012] [Accepted: 09/18/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Meat has exerted a crucial role in human evolution and is an important component of a healthy and well balanced diet due to its nutritional richness. The present review attempts to sum up meats role and importance in human nutrition as well as examine some pejorative beliefs about meat consumption. Meat is a valuable source of high biological value protein, iron, vitamin B12 as well as other B complex vitamins, zinc, selenium and phosphorus. Fat content and fatty acid profile, a constant matter of concern when referring to meat consumption, is highly dependent on species, feeding system as well as the cut used. Pork meat can have the highest fat content but poultry skin is not far behind. It is also crucial to distinguish meat cuts from other meat products especially regarding its association with disease risk. As in other dietary components, moderation is advisable but meat has been shown to be an important component of a balanced diet.
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Singh P, Wani AA, Saengerlaub S, Langowski HC. Understanding Critical Factors for the Quality and Shelf-life of MAP Fresh Meat: A Review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2011; 51:146-77. [DOI: 10.1080/10408390903531384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zakrys P, O’Sullivan M, Allen P, Kerry J. Consumer acceptability and physiochemical characteristics of modified atmosphere packed beef steaks. Meat Sci 2009; 81:720-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2008] [Revised: 09/15/2008] [Accepted: 10/29/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zakrys P, Hogan S, O’Sullivan M, Allen P, Kerry J. Effects of oxygen concentration on the sensory evaluation and quality indicators of beef muscle packed under modified atmosphere. Meat Sci 2008; 79:648-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2007] [Revised: 10/25/2007] [Accepted: 10/25/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wegmüller R, Camara F, Zimmermann MB, Adou P, Hurrell RF. Salt dual-fortified with iodine and micronized ground ferric pyrophosphate affects iron status but not hemoglobin in children in Cote d'Ivoire. J Nutr 2006; 136:1814-20. [PMID: 16772442 DOI: 10.1093/jn/136.7.1814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Deficiencies of iron and iodine are common in West Africa, and salt is one of very few food vehicles available for fortification. Salt dual-fortified with iodine and micronized ground ferric pyrophosphate (FePP) was tested for its efficacy in rural, tropical Côte d'Ivoire. First, salt and iron intakes, and iron bioavailability were estimated using 3-d weighed food records in 24 households. Local iodized salt was then fortified with 3 mg Fe/g salt as ground FePP (mean particle size = 2.5 mum), and stability, sensory and acceptability trials were done. The dual fortified salt (DFS) was distributed to households and its efficacy compared with that of iodized salt (IS) in a 6-mo, double-blind trial in 5- to 15-y-old iron-deficient children (n = 123). All children were dewormed at baseline. After 6 mo, serum ferritin (SF) and transferrin receptor (TfR) concentrations as well as body iron stores improved significantly in the DFS group but not in the IS GROUP (P < 0.05). Body iron increased from 4.6 +/- 2.7 to 5.9 +/- 2.7 mg/kg (mean +/- SD) in the DFS group; concentrations before and after treatment in the IS group were 5.5 +/- 2.9 and 5.6 +/- 3.1 mg/kg, respectively. The hemoglobin concentration and the prevalence of anemia did not change in either group. The prevalences of malaria, soil-transmitted helminths, and riboflavin deficiency were 55, 14, and 66%, respectively. In tropical West Africa, low-grade salt fortified with micronized ground FePP increased body iron stores but not hemoglobin in children. Iron utilization may have been impaired by the high prevalence of malaria and concurrent nutrient deficiencies.
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