Chicken is often considered healthier than red meat. This is why people trying to lose weight or improve fitness regularly include it in their daily diet. However, recent research has challenged this common belief.

Italian scientists, in a study published in the well-known scientific journal “Nutrients”, revealed that people who consume more than 300 grams of chicken per week face a significantly higher risk of stomach and intestinal cancer.

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The research found that the overall risk of death in such individuals increases by 27 percent. Among men, the risk may rise up to 2.6 times.

Researchers explained that the danger is not limited to stomach cancer alone. It is also linked to cancers of the liver, pancreas, and intestines. However, experts clarified that chicken itself has not been proven as a direct cause of cancer. The main concern is excessive consumption and unhealthy cooking methods.

According to the study, frying or grilling chicken at very high temperatures can produce harmful chemical compounds. These substances may damage human DNA. Processed chicken, poor dietary balance, and antibiotics used in poultry farming may also pose health risks.

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Nutrition experts say there is no need to completely stop eating chicken. Moderation is key. Consuming up to 300 grams per week is considered relatively safe. A healthy diet should also include fish, eggs, lentils, vegetables, and fiber-rich foods.

This study highlights the risks of overconsumption rather than blaming chicken alone. Poor cooking habits and processed foods increase health dangers. Balanced eating remains the safest approach.