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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

WARNING: Excess Consumption of Meat Shortens life- Physician



The Medical Director, Medical Art Centre, Lagos, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, has warned that excess consumption of meat could reduce life expectancy. Ashiru, who spoke at the Vanguard Allure Wellness Seminar in Lagos on Friday, said though meat is a rich source of protein, too much of it in a diet pose long term cardiovascular risks.He noted that excess consumption of meat was associated with declining kidney function and gout as well as increased risks of heart disease and cancer.According to him, patients treating the aforementioned diseases must reduce their intake of meat.

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