Amanda Radke addresses myths surrounding beef and hormones. This information is well-referenced and realistic. Use it to reeducate yourself and share it with consumers who blame animal-based protein for hormonal problems.
Source: BEEF, May 8, 2018. Link.
A pre-pubescent girl would have to eat 10.7 steers’ worth of beef and a pre-pubescent boy would need to 8.2 steers’ worth of beef produced using hormone implants per day to match his or her own daily production of estrogen.
INSIGHTS: The facts in this article are supportive of the foods derived from animals. It is important for animal health pros to know, understand, accept and share this information. Beef, it’s safe for dinner!