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Sacred Herd: Scientific Source Reference
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The nutritional data and chemical benchmarks presented for Sacred Herd products are derived from the following technical analysis:
- Primary Source: Project Report: American Authentic Nutrition.
- Institution: Utah State University (USU) Food Metabolomics Lab.
- Laboratory Director: Stephan van Vliet, PhD.
- Publication Date: December 2025 Update.
Analytical Benchmarks
The following summarizes the data points extracted from the lab report that validate the Sacred Herd dual-source (Bull & Bison) advantage:
B-Vitamins
Bull Liver
Bull liver has the highest concentrations in B Vitamins and most minerals including Iron, Potassium, and Strontium.
Beta-Carotene
Bison Heart
Bison heart leads in Beta-Carotene (2.453958μg/100g) compared to beef heart which contains none.
Antioxidants / Enzymes
Bison Heart
Bison heart is a primary contributor of CoQ10, with the latest bull heart sample setting an overall high (182.79μg/100g).
Essential Minerals
Bison Spleen
Bison spleen has the most iron (1.474130μg/100g) compared to bison counterparts (0.082270μg/100g).
Fatty Acid Profile
Bison Liver
Bison liver was confirmed as the strongest Omega-3 source, approximately +435% higher than bison pancreas.
Metabolic Factors
Bison Kidney
Bison kidney leads in Choline (0.119288μg/100g) and Betaine (97.77mg/100g).