2007-02-06 19:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Bone marrow is a source of protein and high in monounsaturated fats. These fats are known to decrease LDL cholesterol levels resulting in a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, prompting some to make bone marrow a dietary staple. The actual health effects of the addition of bone marrow to the diet remain unknown.
Though once used in various preparations, including pemmican, bone marrow for human consumption in America has recently fallen out of favor as a food. Now, it is commonly used only as a flavoring for soups and sauces, although dishes with intact bone marrow can still be found in some European restaurants.
2007-02-06 19:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by generalsmoketh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard mixed reports on creutzfeldt-jacob's (like mad cow disease for people) on consuming infected marrow. I would suspect this to be very rare and I've still not seen any definitive evidance on the subject.
Otherwise, marrow is accounts for about 97% of its calories from fat... so that might be bad as well (unless you are on atkins?) it also has a bit of iron.
2007-02-06 19:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by zzycatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bone marrow is very healthy. it is loaded with minerals like iron. it's got some fat in it, but a healthy kind. as long as you eat it in proportion it should be fine.
2016-03-15 08:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is ok. Early man did. Enjoy it!
2007-02-06 20:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋