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Diabetes associated with amino acids found in meat and dairy

01 Dec 2023


According to a study published in BMC Public Health, an increased intake of dietary amino acids – found in beef, chicken, eggs and dairy foods – is associated with a higher likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers recommend reducing meat consumption, although the results are not causal.

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