Nutritional value of white shrimp and river shrimp

Nutritional value of white shrimp

1. The meat is soft and easy to digest

White shrimp is rich in nutrition, and contains several to dozens of times more protein than fish, eggs, and milk. It is also rich in minerals such as potassium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, aminophylline, and other ingredients. Its meat is soft and easy to digest, making it an excellent food for people who are weak or need to recuperate after illness.

2. Prevent hypertension and myocardial infarction

White shrimp is rich in magnesium, which plays an important role in regulating heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis, and dilate the coronary arteries, which is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.

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.

Nutritional value of river shrimp

1. The meat is soft and easy to digest

Shrimp is rich in nutrients, and its meat is soft and easy to digest. It is an excellent food for people who are weak or need recuperation after illness.

2. Good protection for cardiovascular system

Shrimp is rich in magnesium, which plays an important role in regulating heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis, and dilate the coronary arteries, which is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.

3. Nourishes pregnant women and promotes lactation

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

A very important substance in river shrimp is astaxanthin, which is the component of red color on the surface. Astaxanthin (ASTA for short) is the strongest antioxidant found so far. The darker the color, the higher the astaxanthin content. It is widely used in cosmetics, food additives, and medicines. Scientists at Osaka University in Japan found that astaxanthin in shrimp can help eliminate the "jet lag" caused by jet lag.