One Sugar Found in Red Meat Was Linked to a 63% Higher Diabetes Risk
Summary
A sugar called Neu5Gc, found naturally in red meat, may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied nearly 90,000 adults in France and found people who ate the most Neu5Gc had a 63% higher chance of developing diabetes than those who ate the least.Key Facts
- Neu5Gc is a sugar found mainly in red meat like beef and lamb, and in smaller amounts in dairy.
- Humans do not produce Neu5Gc and may react to it as a foreign substance in the body.
- The study followed 89,953 adults without diabetes or cancer for about 7 years.
- Participants with the highest Neu5Gc intake had a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- The risk increased with more Neu5Gc consumption, showing a dose-response effect.
- The results remained significant even after accounting for body weight, lifestyle, and diet quality.
- Researchers suggest chronic inflammation caused by Neu5Gc may help explain the link.
- Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and understand other contributing factors.
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