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[-] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 73 points 2 years ago

The article doesn't specifically state it, but it does appear to indicate that the relationship is correlative and not due to direct causation. This makes sense and shouldn't be surprising.

[-] BraveSirZaphod@kbin.social 20 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

To that end, I think it's probably a reasonable guess that people who specifically avoid red meat are people who are generally more intentional about their diet and eat healthier.

I'm not a doctor by any means, but I also struggle to imagine what the obvious mechanism would be. The fat may contribute to atherosclerosis, but that's not diabetes. Red meat does tend to be prepared in ways that yield relatively high calories, so it could just be a matter of general obesity as well.

I'd really want to see a calorie-controlled study comparing chicken and red meat, but that's logistically not remotely simple.

Edit: Actually reading the article, I see there's apparently a link between the saturated fat and insulin resistance, but I still wonder to what extent that link simply comes from excessive calories and how problematic it is if your diet isn't excessively caloric. I'm seeing that apparently around 86 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.

[-] DieguiTux8623@feddit.it 10 points 2 years ago

People that can afford to eat red meat at that rate are probably from western developed countries and they are likely to get diabetes for the lifestyle and the rest of their diet too. Co-occurrence doesn't imply causation ("post hoc ergo propter hoc" logical fallacy) as stated in previous comments... Seems the usual mantra we've been reading for years in clickbait titles, always disproven afterwards. Medical recommendations for diet and RDAs don't change.

[-] markstos@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago

The finding aligns with all the science reviewed for the book How Not To Die. For details, see the summary video by the same doctor.

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-diabetes/

[-] commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 years ago

nutritionfacts is run by a quack

[-] collinrs@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

The guy links to so many controlled, double-blind experiments. It's not like he is just making wild health claims out of nowhere. Why do you think he's a quack?

[-] commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

he often misinterprets the study, or claims it shows the exact opposite of what the researchers concluded. you shouldn't believe him just because he links to something: you need to read the actual literature and the body of work around it to understand the subject. he is an ideologue who will grasp onto any datapoint he can find that he believes supports his position.

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 36 points 2 years ago

This is a highly suspect conclusion, and is discredited by the lack of control for variables and comprehensive nutrient/lifestyle analysis in this study, and by study I mean the analysis of undefined questionnaires some people filled out over a period of three decades.

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 years ago

That is not science unless you stretch the definition until it screams

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafe -4 points 2 years ago

Oh, what are your problems with the methodology of the study?

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

The same as the other objections already made.

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

That's typical sugar industry propaganda.

[-] WhiteHawk@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

Seems like a quality article considering it says "according to a new study." and links the words "new study" back to the same article. Where's the paper?

[-] amio@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago

It doesn't link to the study. At least two relevant-seeming links, both link to the same page you're already on. Wut.

[-] lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

So have at least 3 servings then?

[-] Pasta4u@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Jokes on them. I already have diabetes.

[-] MrSnowy@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

I'm here for a good time, not a long time

[-] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social -1 points 2 years ago

Animal suffering is just too funny.

[-] XbSuper@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago
[-] DagonPie@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago
[-] ModsAreCopsACAB@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Probably not statistically significant at all...

[-] Jode@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago

Let's see this same study done with energy drinks ๐Ÿ‘€

[-] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago

What do energy drinks even contain that is harmful to you? Beyond just caffeine and sugar?

[-] boyi@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago
[-] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Taurine is an amino acid that exists basically everywhere and throughout our entire bodies. It is not harmful to consume. Many other foods have high quantities of taurine naturally.

[-] boyi@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 years ago

How about in. combination to other ingredients? For example in combination with caffeine. There's one study, 'ENERGY DRINKS: WHY THE COMBINATION OF TAURINE AND CAFFEINE CAN BE BAD FOR THE HEART', but I am not sure if it's scientific enough.

[-] WhiteHawk@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I think the shitton of sugar is the main concern, actually

[-] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Sure, but that is by far not exclusive to energy drinks, that often have less sugar than typical sodas, even.

[-] WhiteHawk@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Typical sodas are also terrible for your health, though

[-] MoonRaven@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago

So I should eat 1.9 servings?

[-] paddirn@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago
[-] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de -2 points 2 years ago

Don't eat meat peasants, eat bugs, don't question authority, accept mass surveillance, be addicted to social media.

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