The effects and functions of snowman crabs and the nutritional value of snowman crabs

Nutritional value of snowman crab

The Yeti crab was discovered in March 2005 around a hydrothermal vent about 1.5 miles under the South Pacific Ocean off the coast of Easter Island. It is about 15 centimeters in size and its furry appearance easily reminds people of the legendary Himalayan Yeti.

Researchers have confirmed that bacteria are the main source of diet for the yeti crab. The yeti crab knows how to cultivate its bacterial garden by waving its claws. Waving the claws can stir the water around the bacteria, ensuring a fresh supply of oxygen and sulfide washing, all of which can help the growth of bacteria.

Yeti crabs are not the only organisms that host bacteria. Two other crustaceans that live near hydrothermal vents on the seafloor - the Coleus scutellaria and the Atlantic eyeless slit shrimp - also have similar behaviors of cultivating bacteria on their bodies.

The efficacy and function of snowman crab

1. Increase Immunity

Snow crab contains high protein, which can increase human immunity.

2. Improve eyesight

Snow crab contains high protein, which can improve eyesight.

3. Lactation effect

White shrimp has a strong lactation effect and is rich in phosphorus and calcium, which is especially beneficial for children and pregnant women.

4. Eliminate jet lag

Scientists at Osaka University in Japan recently discovered that astaxanthin in shrimp can help eliminate the "jet lag" caused by jet lag;

5. Sedative Effect

Shrimp skin has a sedative effect and is often used to treat neurasthenia and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

6. Prevents osteoporosis

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