Red meat harbors a long and illustrious list of potentially harmful compounds. They include: Nitrates/nitrites (processed varieties) Excessive iron Antibiotic residues Hormone residues Pro-inflammatory sugars Heterocyclic amines Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Saturated fats Carnitine Advanced glycation end products An unfavorable omega 6/omega 3 ratio Environmental toxins (pesticides, PCB’s, dioxins, etc.) It’s no wonder that red meat […]
