• A recent study found that eating 300 grams of poultry per week was linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer and death from all causes.
• The findings have caused concern among consumers as they challenge traditional beliefs that poultry such as chicken and turkey is a healthier choice of protein.
• Medical News Today speaks to experts to investigate whether these findings lack nuance or whether there is a genuine need for more caution regarding diets and cancer risk.

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Written by Yasemin Nicola Sakay on May 12, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.