Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health—3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Meat and meat products are ranked among the most nutritious food items available to humans, fulfilling most of their bodily requirements. They are an important source of energy and a range of nutrients, such as essential amino acids, minerals (iron, zinc, selenium), vitamins (B12, folic acid), and bioactive compounds (taurine, carnitine, carnosine, ubiquinone, glutathione and creatine). Meat and meat products play a vital role in human evolution and are important components of a healthy and well-balanced diet. On the other hand, meat consumption, especially the consumption of red and processed meat (grilled, cured, smoked), is currently an area of scientific controversy and confusion regarding the relationship between their consumption and health outcomes, which include an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and colon cancer.

Considering the success of the last two Special Issues, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a third Special Issue on this topic, "Nutritional Value of Meat and Meat Products and Their Role in Human Health—3rd Edition". We invite you to submit original research papers and reviews that provide an overview of the nutritional value and health effects of meat and meat products. I believe that this Special Issue will broaden of our knowledge regarding the role that meat and meat products play in human health.

Prof. Dr. Joanna Stadnik
Guest Editor

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