Unprocessed red meat intakes are associated with increased inflammation, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol in past smokers

Aim To determine the associations of unprocessed red meat with serum C‐reactive protein and traditional lipid biomarkers among adults with different smoking status. Methods Using a cross‐sectional design, we analysed data collected from 5011 adults (men and women) who had provided information on dietary intakes and the proposed biomarkers for the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Results We found positive...