wankerjake
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It is my understanding that the antibiotics fed to beef to make them grow faster are metabolized by the animal and these metabolites are found only in trace amounts in the meat. The key here is trace amounts, and they will not harm you when you consume the animal. Your body is very good at metabolizing molecules of various origins, and you do it all the time. The promotion of antibacterial resistance is a much bigger concern. I'm not too privvy to the steroid issue (i've heard lectures but don't remember), but as I recall it probably isn't a big deal either. Eating fat and cholesterol in moderation along with regular exercise and a balanced diet will be a much better way to stay healthy than boycotting non-organic beef. But we all know how easy that is