Researchers analyzed data from nearly 2 million people to see if there is a connection between meat consumption and pancreatic cancer. The study looked specifically at how much red meat and processed meat people ate over time and compared those habits to the risk of developing cancer.
The findings showed that people who consumed the highest amounts of red meat had a 16% higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those who ate the least. Specifically, for every additional 100 grams of red meat eaten daily, the risk increased by about 10%. However, the study did not find a significant link between processed meat products and pancreatic cancer.
Because this is an observational analysis of large amounts of data, it shows a link rather than a direct cause. You should talk to your doctor or a nutritionist about how to manage your daily protein intake based on these findings.
