The study was recently published in the journal Circulation (a very high impact factor journal). Researchers conducted a search of randomized controlled trials published up until July 2017 comparing diets with red meat with diets that replaced red meat with a variety of foods. Thirty-six studies totaling 1,803 participants were included in this meta-analysis.
Researchers found that those eating diets higher in high-quality plant protein sources (legumes, soy, and nuts) showed lower levels of both total and LDL “bad” cholesterol compared to diets with red meat. These findings emphasize the health-promoting effects of high-quality plant protein foods in comparison with red meat and provide evidence for public health messages and clinical advice to favorably impact lipid profiles in the general population.
Guasch-Ferré, M., Satija, A., Blondin, S. A., Janiszewski, M., Emlen, E., O’Connor, L. E., … & Stampfer, M. J. (2019). Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Red Meat Consumption in Comparison With Various Comparison Diets on Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Circulation, 139(15), 1828-1845.
Researchers found that those eating diets higher in high-quality plant protein sources (legumes, soy, and nuts) showed lower levels of both total and LDL “bad” cholesterol compared to diets with red meat. These findings emphasize the health-promoting effects of high-quality plant protein foods in comparison with red meat and provide evidence for public health messages and clinical advice to favorably impact lipid profiles in the general population.
Guasch-Ferré, M., Satija, A., Blondin, S. A., Janiszewski, M., Emlen, E., O’Connor, L. E., … & Stampfer, M. J. (2019). Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Red Meat Consumption in Comparison With Various Comparison Diets on Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Circulation, 139(15), 1828-1845.