Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Meat is a high-quality source of essential amino acids, minerals (iron, zinc, selenium), and B-complex vitamins, making it a significant contributor to human nutritional requirements when consumed in balanced proportions.
Include meat in your diet to ensure adequate intake of high-quality protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Focus on moderate consumption rather than elimination, as excessive intake is linked to health risks, but balanced intake supports overall health.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Meat ranks among one of the most significant, nutritious and favored food item available to masses, which aids in fulfilling most of their body requirements. It is a good source of proteins, zinc, iron, selenium, and phosphorus followed by vitamin A and B-complex vitamins.
Why this rating
The paper is a review chapter summarizing existing data rather than presenting new primary experimental data.
Source
Nutritional Composition of Meat
Rabia Shabir Ahmad et al. · InTech eBooks · 2018
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