Meat is a great source of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, thiamin, biotin, pantothenic, folacin, niacin, vitamin B6, choline, riboflavin, iron, copper, zinc and manganese. Red meat, contains vitamin B6, which is vital for normal immune function and helps to regulate blood sugar level; and B12, a building block for red blood cells and the DNA inside the cells. It is also rich in iron, a component responsible for the metabolism of energy, cognitive development in children, formation of red blood cells and transportation of oxygen in the blood. The body cell can't survive without iron.
A healthy consumption of protein is essential for the development of the muscles,blood and bone cartilage, and meat as stated above is a great source of protein. It is composed mainly of water, protein, fat and essential amino acids, and essentially prevents zinc and iron deficiency in the body.
Caution, must however be taken when consuming meat, high consumption of red meat in particular can lead to a high production of uric acid, which causes gout.
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