Middle-aged men who eat plenty of lean meats to get fit face a 43% higher risk of heart failure, finds study

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Middle-aged men who eat plenty of lean meat to get fit may inadvertently be raising their chances of heart failure, a study suggests.

Experts found too much protein from beef, chicken and pork boosts the risk of heart failure by 43 per cent for those between 42 and 60.

High-protein diets that recommend lean meats are often used by bodybuilders and praised by nutritionists to help efforts to build muscle and lose fat.

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