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In reply to the discussion: Study: Too much red meat may shorten lifespan [View all]econoclast
(543 posts)Not just red meat and not just GMO corn
There are two main types of essential fatty acids. Omeda-3 and omega-6.
Omega-6 promotes inflammation and blood clotting. Omega-3 helps blood flow freely.
Corn is high in omega-6 fatty acids. All corn...not just GMO corn. Modern beef cows are fed a diet of mostly corn. This produces beef with enormous amounts of omega-6. Grass fed beef by contrast contains about equal amounts of omega-6 and omega-3.
Fish has a high proportion of omega-3. But be advised that farm raised fish can be fed a diet based on corn products as well. Those fish yield meat that is also high in omega-6
So I think that what this study really points to is an over abundance of omega-6 in our diets.
I highly recommend a book ( yes a book not a website ) titled "Omnivores Dilemma"