Is Beef Liver Good For You?
A cow’s liver — similar to the liver in human’s — requires a lot of vitamins and nutrients to work well. But what is it? The liver is a vital organ responsible for processing digested food from the gut, storing glucose, iron, vitamins and filtering harmful substances from the blood like drugs and toxins. It’s also a gland that makes important proteins and hormones.
Regardless of its declining popularity, the low-calorie, high-nutrient content of liver qualifies it as a superfood.
Beef Liver is a micronutrient powerhouse; hence, why it’s also known as nature’s multivitamin. Beef liver lives up to its reputation and here’s why:
Bioavailable protein: a 3oz serving provides 17g of protein! Protein is how we build, maintain, and repair bodily tissues *bioavailable meaning your body can absorb and use it effectively, unlike many synthetic multivitamins
High in B Vitamins: B vitamins like thiamine-B1, folate-B9 and B12 are critical for converting food into energy, healthy nerve supply and development during pregnancy
Packed with Iron, Cooper and Zinc: Iron is key component in red blood cell proteins that carry oxygenated blood to tissues; Copper helps with iron recycling (if you’re anemic, Copper could be the culprit due to iron recycling inefficiency)
Vitamin A: essential for reproductive health, supporting thyroid hormone production and vision
Other important micronutrients include choline, phosphorus, and selenium. Yeah, it’s safe to say this organ meat easily trumps muscle meat and any other whole food completely.
