Meat is held in high esteem in most communities. As a nutrient dense red meat, beef is a valuable source of high biological value protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, niacin, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. It is also a source of long-chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fats, pantothenic acid, selenium, riboflavin and possibly also vitamin. It also provides a range of endogenous antioxidants and other bioactive elements including ubiquinone, glutathione, carnosine, creatine and taurine. Consequently, beef contains a number of nutrients that are critical to the development and maintenance of key functions...