Denver and Houston meat-lovers should be mindful of this new health risk.

1. Carnivores beware: New culprit in heart disease risk
discovered
http://longevitycentres.com/news/nutrition/carnivores- beware- new- culprit- in- heart- disease- risk- discovered/ April 13, 2013
Gurney Pearsall
By now, most Houston and Denver denizens have a sense that red
meat isn't especially good for their overall health and aging
longevity. Cholesterol-laden cuts of beef have long been linked to
an increased risk of heart disease, but new research has revealed
that there are more elements at play here than previously believed.
According to reports, scientists from Cleveland Clinic have
discovered that a substance called carnitine, which can be found in
red meat, fish and some vegetables, could also contribute to an
individual's chance of developing a heart condition. This compound,
once metabolized, is converted into a chemical product
called trimethylamine-N-
Denver and Houston meat-lovers should be mindf ul of this new health risk.
oxide (TMAO) that
infiltrates the blood
stream. The researchers
noted that high levels of TMAO have been linked to heart disease in previous studies.
After reviewing the blood samples and medical histories of 2595 people who consumed different
amounts of red meat, a team of researchers decided to test this connection themselves, reported
The New York Times. To determine whether eating red meat caused a surge in TMAO, Dr. Hazen
and his associates sat down to an early morning steak and proceeded to have their blood drawn
after finishing the meal.
TMAO levels reportedly soared for the meat-eaters present, while a vegan participant who hadn't
eaten steak in years did not see the same dramatic uptick.
However, Dr. Hazen noted that this finding doesn't mean that all Houston and Denver residents
seeking to age gracefully should swear off these forms of protein – just that they should be
mindful of all the health risks their diet could be subjecting them to.
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