Some women intentionally include red meat during their follicular phase to help replenish iron levels—and there might be ...

People who consume high amounts of red meat and other animal products may be at a risk of type 2 diabetes, mainly because of the content of heme iron in the food items, say Harvard researchers.

Heme iron is a type of iron that is found in animal-based foods, such as meat, poultry, and fish. It is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron, which is found in plant-based foods ...