Game

Venison (deer)

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

A lean, iron-rich red game meat.

Effect on the body: builds red blood cells and muscle with far less saturated fat than farmed beef.

Benefits

  • Iron
  • Protein
  • B vitamins
  • Low fat

Pros

  • Very lean
  • High iron
  • Often wild/free-range

Cons

  • Can be tough if overcooked
  • Red meat for cancer guidance

Sources & references

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

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