New study: Eating red meat increases the risk of endometriosis

22 April 2023, 05:26 | Health 
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New study: Eating red meat increases risk of endometriosis Avoiding red meat may reduce risk of endometriosis, plant-based diet may ease symptoms, new scientific review suggests.

The review, which was published in the medical journal Frontiers in Nutrition, looked at a number of studies to find out how food can help develop or prevent endometriosis.. It has been found that the anti-inflammatory properties of plant foods can help with this condition.. At the same time, some types of meat were associated with a greater risk of developing the disease..

Endometriosis affects 1 to 5 percent of women of working age in North America, Australia and Europe. This disease is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the lining of the uterus, often on the outer surface of the uterus, abdominal wall, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or intestines..

According to the National Health Service, symptoms can include pain in the lower abdomen (which often worsens during menstruation), menstrual pain that interferes with normal activities, and pain during or after intercourse..

New scientific review authors highlight that treatments for endometriosis are limited and that dietary intervention may be a 'helpful' course of action.

Symptoms of endometriosis are associated with high levels of estrogen in the blood.. Consumption of red and processed meat is claimed to increase estrogen levels.

The authors of the study claim that reducing dietary fat while increasing fiber "

The authors highlighted a study that showed that women who consumed more than two servings of red meat per day had a 56% higher risk of developing endometriosis than those who consumed less than one serving per week.. Poultry consumption has also been noted as a higher risk factor for developing the disease..

A plant-based diet is considered beneficial for symptoms of endometriosis due to its ability to reduce the inflammation associated with the disease..

Inflammation-reducing effects have also been documented in studies of other health conditions.. For example, in a study on coronary heart disease published by the American Heart Association, those participants who followed a strict vegan diet had less inflammation than those who ate animal products..

Review authors highlight seaweed as an ideal food for those with endometriosis. A study in postmenopausal women showed that this product lowers estrogen levels. The review authors emphasized that algae “has the potential to reduce estradiol concentrations in premenopausal women.”.

In addition, the review states that vitamin D "

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