Recent years have been marked by an increase in information about the harmful effects of meat consumption on the environment. However, the food – which at different times can be considered bad – also has its differentials, according to Japanese studies. In research, scientists state what are the benefits of eating meat.
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Those who practice physical activities are well aware of the benefits of eating meat, due to the amount of protein present in the food, which helps in muscle recovery. Likewise, iron, vitamins and minerals are also among the nutritional benefits of meat.
Of course, the influence of food on the body and mind goes far beyond what many imagined. According to the study led by Hideshi Ihara, at the Metropolitan University of Osaka, in Japan, the meat it is full of antioxidants that contribute to alleviating and preventing diseases.
The imidazole dipeptides, for example, are present in abundance both in meat and fish and, according to the researcher, this substance is directly related to the relief of fatigue and the prevention of insanity. In the same study, Ihara's team found that beef, fish and chicken contain dipeptides with one more oxygen molecule than normal PDIs.
This substance called 2-oxo-imidazole (2-oxo-IDPs) is considered to be the most common variety of PIDs in the body.
According to the professor, the methodology used in the study makes it possible to identify five types of 2-oxo-IDPs. In this way, he expects the method to be applied in different areas of knowledge, such as medicine and pharmacy, with the aim of preventing diseases and improving people's lives. population.
O consumption meat is associated with a number of benefits, but should be closely monitored by a nutrition professional, preferably, to determine the right amount of food to be ingested.
Likewise, maintaining a balanced diet, with different foods that are responsible for providing carbohydrates, proteins, fibers and other nutritional elements, contributes positively to the physical and everyone's emotions.
