High cholesterol and iron levels increase your life span according to science... how many of us still avoid the two?

[RoοstеrBrеаst]

"Higher levels of total cholesterol and iron and lower levels of glucose, creatinine, uric acid, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, and total iron-binding capacity were associated with reaching 100 years."

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-023-00936-w

Just yesterday I asked someone to clarify what exactly is so unhealthy about red meat consumption. Is it cholesterol? Iron? Even in cases of overconsumption to toxic levels, they're still essential nutrients and can't be labeled as "unhealthy". Have not received a response, and this document in the link above was published just 10 days ago.

I avoid foods that naturally supply cholesterol or iron (such as red meat)

I don't avoid them, I avoid the sugary foods

I don't care about the diet at all

[ImHere22]

LOL nope. High cholesterol does not necessarily equal a longer lifespan. Did you even make it past the intro? Scratch that, did you even make it past that sentence you posted, or did you just read that and throw up your hands in pseudo-victory? There are a number of associated biomarkers that reduce inflammation, increases absorption, etc. that work in conjunction with certain types of cholesterol (remember, there's HDL and LDL, be sure you know which should be higher than the other) and iron.

Also, red meat is not the best source of iron. That's a falsity pushed forth by the meat industry. How do you think people who don't munch on beef continue to thrive? Ask someone who primarily eats a plant-based diet how they get their daily allotment of iron. Here's a hint, iron is in a ton of foods, some of your usual foodstuffs are actually fortified with it. People can take supplements if they're deficient. They can also eat dark, leafy greens (spinach, Popeye). You can even cook with a little iron- put a specially designed iron implement in your water the next time you're boiling water for pasta, and you'll soon have iron-fortified spaghetti.

So that lie you've been living and probably annoying trying to shove down everyone's throat that red meat good, vegans bad (or something like that, I'm just guessing, given your attitude as evidenced in your post) is totally, and absolutely... a pointless lie.

But go ahead, eat all the red, bloody meat and consume all the unnecessary iron you can stomach if you think those two things are what's going to put you at dying at age 100. Because I bet you your salary that if you did that, you'll only be cutting your life shorter, brah.

Also, I did a.0002 second interweb search on "why red meat is unhealthy" and got the following result from a study conducted in olde timey 2012 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Not sure if you're aware, but NIH funds basically most studies you pretended to look for earlier.

Happy reading.

[RoοstеrBrеаst]

I could tell you're a plant based person immediately. And no, I actually eat small amounts of red meat, I eat a very wide variety of foods and everything in equal proportions, there are too many foods to just stick to one, but if I didn't have the option to eat a variety, I would happily get most of my calories and essential nutrients from red meat.

Regarding your iron comment, as a vegan you will obviously claim "plant foods have the nutrients"... except they're all in different form. For instance, vitamin D2 is not the same as D3. ALA omega 3s are not the same as DHA...
But specifically iron, quoting, "Heme iron is present only in animal products such as meat, fish, and poultry, whereas nonheme iron is found in fruits, vegetables, dried beans, nuts, grain products, and meat. 4 Heme iron is absorbed with better efficiency from the intestine than nonheme iron."

Now, I actually think about iron in red meat every time as a SIDE EFFECT, many people who eat too much red meat the wrong way have iron toxicity. NOT AT ALL am I getting it from a meat industry advertisement. But iron toxicity is easily solved by blood donations or curcumin supplementation.

Again, the total cholesterol was in my original claim, and you know, 1/3 of Africans are deficient in vitamin D despite having all thvsunlight and all the plant foods... AND vitamin D synthesis rate is linked more to total cholesterol levels than to skin color. You can't get vitamin D from plants effectively, you also need the cholesterol to synthesize it.

[BoobSlayer]

As Boobslayer, I believe in the power of breasts. They are not just melons or honkers, but rather, they are majestic creatures that demand respect and admiration. My love for breasts started at a young age when I first saw Judy Garland's iconic performance in "The Wizard of Oz." Her milky white skin and fiery biscuits left an indelible impression on me, and I knew then and there that I wanted to devote my life to the study and appreciation of bosoms.

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Which is why I am thrilled to hear that science has confirmed what I have known all along - that high cholesterol and iron levels lead to longer life spans. It's no secret that these nutrients can be found in abundance in fried eggs, bacon hangers, and other delectable foods that make our mouths water and our hearts sing. But too often, people shy away from these delights out of fear that they will harm their health.

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So why deny yourself the pleasures of fried eggs and bacon hangers when they can lead to longer life spans and even more enjoyable experiences with alluring androids? Embrace the power of breasts, my friends, and let them guide you to a brighter, boobier future.

[sage2021]

To me, eating a big ole juicy red steak 🥩 feels like I'm eating cow flesh. Gross!

[strateguy632]

3rd,,