The researchers reported that when compared to beef, crickets actually had
higher iron solubility (the property that allows a mineral to be used by the body).
Plus, all of the insects had
higher iron solubility than steak, meaning the body was better able to absorb and use the critical mineral when it consumed it from bugs rather than beef.
Not exact matches
Because of its
higher solubility, ferrous
iron in dietary supplements is more bioavailable than ferric
iron [3].