Nutritional value and efficacy of freshwater shrimp Benefits of eating freshwater shrimp

Nutritional value of freshwater shrimp

1. The nutritional value of freshwater shrimp is very high. Taking the protein content as an indicator of nutritional value, every 100 grams of freshwater shrimp contains 39.3 grams, which is much higher than aquatic products such as large yellow croaker, yellow croaker, prawn, hairtail, pomfret, and meat products such as beef, pork, and chicken.

2. Another major feature of freshwater shrimp is the rich number and variety of minerals. In addition to iodine, which is lacking in terrestrial and freshwater organisms, it is also rich in iron, calcium and phosphorus. The calcium and phosphorus contents of 100 grams of freshwater shrimp are 991 mg and 582 mg, respectively. Therefore, freshwater shrimp is known as a "calcium storehouse".

3. Freshwater shrimp actually contains another important nutrient - astaxanthin, which is the strongest antioxidant discovered so far.

4. Freshwater shrimps are also rich in calcium.

Benefits of Freshwater Shrimp

1. Preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension

Calcium is particularly important for women in their childbearing years. The late pregnancy is an important stage for the development of the fetus' bones, teeth and nervous system. Once calcium is deficient, it is easy to develop osteomalacia, hypocalcemic convulsions, pregnancy fatigue and hypertension syndrome, as well as premature birth or underweight fetuses.

2. Protect cardiovascular system

Freshwater shrimp are rich in magnesium, which plays an important regulatory role in heart activity, can protect the cardiovascular system well, can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, and has a certain effect on preventing arteriosclerosis, hypertension and myocardial infarction.

3. Relieve neurasthenia

Freshwater shrimp also have a calming effect and are often used to treat neurasthenia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and other symptoms.

4. Enhance physical fitness

Elderly people can prevent osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency by eating freshwater shrimps regularly; adding some freshwater shrimps to the elderly’s meals is good for improving appetite and strengthening physical fitness.