Beef benefits and harms

Depending on the variety, the harmful and useful properties of beef differ slightly, although the general composition of the substances as a whole remains unchanged.

Composition and useful properties

The chemical composition of beef meat includes a large amount of protein, fats, water, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, zinc and selenium , as well as various amino acids and biologically active substances.

Notable is the low fat content of beef, which is its great advantage over pork. Moreover, the fat composition of beef contains even less than chicken meat, so it is very useful for athletes to use it for gaining muscle mass. Plus, beef protein is easy to digest.

Why is beef good for you? It is a good source of collagen and elastin – the main building blocks of joint tissues, and therefore it is worth using it for the prevention of joint diseases. And the increased zinc content determines the truly beneficial properties of beef for men: it is this metal that ensures the normal functioning of the prostate gland and intensive spermatogenesis.

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