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Is Beef Tallow a Healthy Fat?Updated 3 months ago

Yes! šŸ‘ A very healthy fat that is a stable saturated fat full of goodness such as vitamins A, D, E & K along with unique fatty acids such as CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid).



Hereā€™s an overview of some of the bioavailable goodness contained within Beef Tallow.


  • Vitamin A: Tallow has moreĀ Vitamin AĀ than muscle meat and bone marrow. Vitamin A is essential for cell differentiation, skin and eye health, and immune system function


  • Vitamin D: Plays a role in calcium absorption. Stimulates cells differentiation. Immune system health. It is thought over 50% of the UK population is deficient in Vitamin D


  • Vitamin E: Potent antioxidant. Prevents LDL from getting oxidized. Vitamin E intake tends to be lower in Alzheimerā€™s patients


  • Vitamin K: Cofactor of binding to calcium, which helps prevent artery calcification. Activation of MGP which inhibits calcification. Increased Vitamin K intake is associated with lower rates of heart disease


  • Many fatty acids, including palmitoleic acid, an antimicrobial fat, omega 3s, and omega 6s along with CLA.

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