Can Brisket Cause Inflammation? The Unbiased Truth
                                
                                
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                                A 2021 meta-analysis published by the National Institutes of Health indicated a potential correlation between high overall red meat intake and increased C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, but crucially noted this effect was not observed for unprocessed red meat alone. This nuance is critical for understanding whether brisket can cause inflammation.