Game

Elk / Wapiti

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A very lean large-deer red meat.

Effect on the body: excellent iron and protein with minimal fat, supporting blood and muscle.

Benefits

  • Iron
  • Protein
  • B12
  • Very low fat

Pros

  • One of the leanest red meats
  • High iron and B12

Cons

  • Dries out easily
  • Limited availability
  • Red-meat caution

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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