Organ meat
For dietary selenium sources
The experts we follow agree on this.
Organ meats are nutrient-dense and help fill key vitamin and mineral gaps.
Who is behind it
Voices including a nutritional sciences PhD, a former research biochemist and a certified naturopath.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Organ Meats for vitamin A and K2, cold water fatty fish for vitamin D, fermented foods for vitamin K2, pasture raised egg yolks, sea vegetables for iodine, bone in fish for calcium”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator
Liver is very high in almost all B vitamins, making it an excellent natural source.
Liver detoxifies toxins via multiple pathways and is nutrient dense, making it beneficial to include in the diet.
Organ meat, especially kidneys, is a natural source of L-histidine which supports skin barrier function.
Organ meats are powerhouses rich in B-vitamins, minerals, and fat-soluble vitamins that benefit metabolic health and immunity.
Organ meats such as liver are recommended as top foods for skin health.
The expert describes clients typically consuming animal foods and organ meats as part of their nutritional approach to hit many bases.
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