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Bison Outshines Beef for Cardiovascular Health

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Bison poses a lower risk of fatty plaque formation in the arteries than beef, according to a 2013 double-blind clinical trial published in Nutrition Research. The study was small, involving 14 healthy males that consumed equal amounts of both meats. Cardiovascular biomarkers were evaluated before and after a single 12-ounce serving, as well as before and after seven weeks of chronic consumption, defined as 12 ounces per day, six days a week.

A single bison meal caused less elevation in triglycerides, oxidative stress and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”), as well as better artery dilation, compared to the single beef meal. After the seven-week consumption period, neither meat caused weight gain or changes in cholesterol levels. However, beef led to increases in inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, as well as a decline in blood vessel responsiveness, while the bison did not.

Although all meat cuts used in the study were considered lean, bison has a healthier fatty acid profile with more omega-3s and less saturated fat than beef. While both are red meats, bison appears to place less strain on the cardiovascular system, making it a potentially healthier red-meat option.

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