Why How You Cook Meat Matters for Older Bodies That Absorb Less
This review suggests softer, gently processed meat may help older adults absorb more protein.
As we age, our bodies get worse at breaking down and absorbing protein. This review looks at how cooking methods can make red meat easier to digest for older adults and infants. Gentle heat, high-pressure processing, dry aging, and fruit enzymes can soften meat and free up amino acids your gut absorbs more easily. Red meat also delivers creatine, taurine, zinc, and B vitamins.
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