Meat

Active Compounds

Bioactive compounds found in Meat, based on research from longevity science.

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)
Meat averages about 20 times more AGEs than processed foods and about 150 times more than fresh fruits and vegetables. Poultry was worst, containing 20% more AGEs than beef.
Source: How Not to Die
Endotoxins
Meats harbor bacteria that can trigger inflammation dead or alive; endotoxins are not destroyed by cooking, stomach acid, or digestive enzymes.
Source: How Not to Die