04-08-2013, 01:49 AM
"A chemical found in red meat helps explain why eating too much steak, mince and bacon is bad for the heart say US scientists.
A study in the journal Nature Medicine showed that carnitine in red meat was broken down by bacteria in the gut.
This kicked off a chain of events which resulted in higher levels of cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease.
Dieticians warned there may be a risk to people taking carnitine supplements."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22042995
A study in the journal Nature Medicine showed that carnitine in red meat was broken down by bacteria in the gut.
This kicked off a chain of events which resulted in higher levels of cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease.
Dieticians warned there may be a risk to people taking carnitine supplements."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22042995