Pork is pretty much popular. But be careful, the danger of pork needs to be watched out for. Especially if this meat is not processed properly or consumed in excess. Besides protein, the saturated fat content in pork is also very high. That is why, eating pork too often can cause fatty deposits in the body. This fat deposition will cause high cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease. The Risk of Disease Behind the Dangers of Pork Besides being able to trigger heart disease, consumption of pork is also at risk of causing: 1. Parasitic infection (helminthiasis) You need to know that eating pork that is still raw or undercooked is very risky to cause parasitic infections. This can occur if pork contains tapeworms and Trichinella spiralis worms which can cause trichinosis. 2. Liver cancer and cirrhosis Although it still needs to be further investigated, a study shows a link between eating pork with the appearance of liver disease, especially l...