Research
Micronutrients & recovery
The higher n-3 PUFA content in organic meat is primarily caused by the high grazing/forage-based diets required by organic farming standards.
The nutritional advantage of organic meat comes from the animals' diet. Organic standards require more forage and grazing, which naturally increases the healthy fats in the meat. This is a direct result of the farming method, not just a labeling difference.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Evidence from controlled experimental studies indicates that the high grazing/forage-based diets prescribed under organic farming standards may be the main reason for differences in FA profiles.
Why this rating
Supported by controlled experimental studies included in the meta-analysis.
Source
Composition differences between organic and conventional meat: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Dominika Średnicka-Tober et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2016
Meta-analysis · 67 studiesCited 214×
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