Indiana University School of Public Health

New clinical trial demonstrates that eating beef each day does not affect risk factors for type 2 diabetes

A randomized controlled trial with 24 adults found that consuming 6-7 ounces of beef per day did not impact risk factors for type 2 diabetes or other cardiometabolic health markers. The study suggests that regular beef intake supports heart health and does not adversely affect blood sugar regulation or inflammation.

SourceIndiana University School of Public Health·JournalCurrent Developments in Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJan 28, 2026

Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials demonstrate beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that eating two servings of unprocessed beef daily has no adverse effects on traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Key findings include consistent evidence from RCTs showing lean beef consumption can be part of a heart-healthy diet.

SourceIndiana University School of Public Health·JournalCurrent Developments in Nutrition·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 19, 2024

Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington faculty member co-authors meta-analysis of data on red meat and diabetes

A meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that diets containing red meat did not impact glycemic and insulinemic risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between red meat consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes.

SourceIndiana University School of Public Health·JournalEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateMay 11, 2022