Game

Reindeer / Caribou

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

A lean Arctic game meat.

Effect on the body: lean protein and iron that support blood and muscle with little saturated fat.

Benefits

  • Iron
  • Protein
  • B12
  • Omega-3

Pros

  • Very lean
  • High iron and B12

Cons

  • Limited availability
  • Wild sourcing

Sources & references

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

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