Eating common food linked to increased diabetes risk by Harvard scientists

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Scientists issue a warning about red meat (stock image) (Image: Getty) If you love meat, you may want to look away now. Scientists at Harvard University have issued a stark warning about red meat, urging the public to slash their intake following the release of a new study.

The team of US experts analysed data from more than 200,000 participants across 36 years to uncover what 'heme iron' does to our health. While this may not ring a bell, it's actually the form of iron that's most readily absorbed by the human body, found in various meats including beef, lamb, liver and some types of fish. Disturbingly, they found a 'significant link' between this type of iron and the onset of type two diabetes, raising concerns about typical daily dietary choices.

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