Incredible price for what many throw away from meat: It goes up to 5,000 euros

Incredible price for what many throw away from meat: It goes up to 5,000 euros Beef gallstones, a byproduct of the meat industry, are highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, reaching prices of up to $5,800 per ounce. The high demand has led to criminal activity, including smuggling and counterfeiting, as well as increased security measures in processing plants. Ongoing research explores the potential medicinal benefits of compounds found in these gallstones, with lab-grown alternatives also being developed.

• Beef gallstones are worth up to $5,800 per ounce.
• Their value is driven by the traditional Chinese medicine industry.
• They are believed to aid recovery from strokes and other serious illnesses.
• The lucrative trade has attracted organized crime, leading to smuggling and robberies.
• Counterfeiting attempts have been discovered, with substances added to increase weight.
• Sales provide additional income for livestock farmers in Africa.
• The development of gallstones cannot be detected in live cattle without examination.
• More efficient cattle farming methods and shorter lifespans may reduce gallstone occurrence.
• Research shows promising results for compounds in gallstone preparations, particularly for brain protection during ischemic stroke.
• ‘Grown’ gallstones developed by Chinese researchers show similar properties to natural ones.