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I don't think vegans can do so very easily. The more research done on meat, the more people realize that it's "carbon neutral", to use conditioning words (a la what nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqghwaehxw309anhymm4wpejuvrcvd5xzapwvdhk6qpq5879mltlln6k8jy32k6xvagmtqx3zhsndchcey8gjyectwldk88sn9ng7t talks about in his book).

Not vegan, but I don’t think there’s such a thing as a “health food.” Eating too much of anything isn’t healthy red meat included. Our bodies need a balanced mix of nutrients in specific amounts, and while you can get that mix from different diets, bio-availability matters our bodies don’t absorb all nutrients equally well from all sources. I also don’t think most vegan diets provide that balance easily for long-term health, since they usually need supplements like B12, D, and omega-3s to stay complete.

What is the substance(s) in red meat that become bad for you if you eat too much?

Basically anything you consume in excess can become harmful. You can literally die from drinking too much pure spring water (water intoxication), so of course meat red or otherwise isn’t magically exempt from that rule. With meat, several things become problematic in excess: Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol in many people, which increases cardiovascular risk over time. Not instantly harmful, but dose and long-term intake matter. Advanced glycation and lipid oxidation products form when meat is cooked at high temperatures (grilling, frying). High intake is linked to increased inflammation and vascular issues. Salt and preservatives in processed meats are strongly associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer. Caloric density makes it easy to overeat, which contributes to obesity-related problems. Very high protein intake without enough fat or carbs (like eating only very lean meat) can lead to protein poisoning (“rabbit starvation”). Too much water, too much oxygen too much of anything can harm you. There’s no magical food. A healthy body depends on getting a balanced mix of nutrients, not pushing one thing to extremes. Anything can become a problem if you go overboard with it. Your body needs a mix of nutrients. If “red meat is a health food,” then technically every food that contains useful nutrients is a “health food,” which makes the label meaningless. What actually matters for health are the quantities of each nutrient your body needs not declaring any single food inherently “healthy.”