KNOWN for their high concentrations of protein and nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin A, coenzyme Q10 and riboflavin, organ meats can provide a useful nutritional hit, especially for perimenopausal women who may be low in these essentials.
The trouble is, well, it's organ meat, and many people consider offal awful.
Thankfully the supplement industry has come to the rescue by putting dehydrated powdered animal livers, hearts and kidneys in a pill, making the concept a little easier to swallow (and making a dollar or two in the process).
The New York Post has reported that women are increasingly turning to these supplements, hoping they will ease menopause symptoms and improve overall health.
However, party pooper nutrition experts - including one consulted by the Post - point out that people are better off eating the real stuff, which contains proteins, fats and vitamins often missing from supplements.
"The nutrients can be helpful, but they're not magic bullets," said registered dietician and nutritionist Amy Shapiro, adding that when food intake is poor, supplements are best taken after testing and guidance from a clinician.
In recommending a "food first approach", Shapiro suggested "tossing organs into stews or mixing them with ground beef" to make them more palatable.
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