Shrimp Fish are the most popular shellfish in the world. Crustaceans (Crayfish, Prawn, Shrimp, Lobster) are a class of arthropods which characteristically have segmented bodies and are one of two (2) main classifications of shellfish.
Classifications of Shellfish
• Crustaceans
• Mollusks
Difference between Shrimp and Prawns
• Both are crustaceans and look very similar in appearance, but are different species.
• Prawn Fish are bigger than Shrimp. There are also species that are as big or bigger than Prawn Fish, but they are called jumbo Shrimp.
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Its Active Constituents:
• Prawn Fish is excellent in Cholesterol.
• Prawn Fish is very good in Protein, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper.
• Prawn Fish has average trace of Sodium.
Health Benefits of Prawn Fish
Anti-Aging
• Prawn Fish Protein content positive biological properties (such as Anti-Inflammatory and anti-oxidants) inhibits Protein oxidation.
Foods & Bones
Bones
• Prawn Fish are very rich source of Calcium, thus very good for teeth and Bones.
• Its Protein content stimulates the production and activity of insulin-like growth factor-1 that stimulates Bone formation and the regulation of Bone Metabolism.
Foods & Bones
Cardiovascular System
• Prawn Fish is a rich source of omega 3 Fatty acids which is very good for heart as it helps in widening of lumen of The Arteries by removing bad Cholesterol from the inner walls of The Arteries and reducing the blood pressure.
• They are rich source of Vitamin B12 (very useful for good for cardiac health and also is needed by arteries and veins to work properly).
Precaution:
* For arteries and heart health, crustaceans provide too high Cholesterol which is unhealthy. 85g of Shrimp Fish provides about 150mg which is about half the daily dietary Cholesterol intake (limited to no more than 300 mg per day).
* Crustaceans are high in Sodium, one leg can have more than 1,000 mg of Sodium, which can impact arteries and heart health in a negative way. Avoid Lobster Fish, if you have existing heart issues.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• Hemoglobin (Protein constituted) ensures a passage of oxygen in the red blood cells and very important for the molecular transportation and storage of various substances across the cell membranes (smooth flow of blood and nourishment of the body’s cells, tissues and muscles).
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Prawn Fish Proteins have osmosis effect, thus capable of balancing and regulating body Fluids which in-turn assists in muscles and nerve cells functioning.
Foods & Detoxification
Digestive System
• Prawn Fish Protein digestion is extremely important for the absorption of Amino Acids in the body as pepsin (enzymes activated by the gastric juices) start the digestion of Proteins in The Stomach and completes it in the small intestine together with the absorption of peptides and Amino Acids in the bloodstream.
Foods & Digestive System
Energy
• Prawn Fish Proteins are a major source of Energy and its Vitamin B12 helps maintain Energy levels by benefiting your Metabolism because it’s needed to convert Carbohydrates into usable glucose in the body.
Foods & Energy
Hair
• Prawn Fish Vitamin B12 content is essential for healthy Skin, Hair and nails because it plays a major part in cell reproduction.
Foods & Hair
Immune System
• Prawn Fish are rich source of Selenium which helps to prevent the growth of Cancer cells in the body thus it helps in preventing Cancers in the body.
• Its Proteins are a source of peptides having positive biological properties (such as Anti-hypertensive, Anti-Inflammatory, opioid, Calcium-binding, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidants).
• A good intake lowers homocysteine levels.
• homocysteine is an Amino Acids believed to cause cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, Depression, Schizophrenia and even Alzheimer’s Disease.
Precaution:
* For Allergies, crustaceans are among the top allergens. Exposure can cause a severe reaction (including life threatening anaphalyaxis) or mild reactions (which include a stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy Skin, and Hives, tingling in the mouth, abdominal pain and Nausea).
* Other allergens in addition to shellfish include Milk, eggs, fish, tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybean.
* Undercooked Crabs and other types of crustaceans contain many kinds of parasites (including tapeworms).
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Prawn Fish Selenium content helps to heal Wounds and protects the cells.
Foods & Infections
The Liver
• Adequate Protein consumption may reduce the risk of hyperammonemia as it increases the function of the enzymes involved in the urea cycle and also inhibit Protein malabsorption due to enteropathy in portal Hypertension.
Foods & The Liver
Metabolism
• They are good sources of B-complex Vitamins which helps to turn the food you eat into Energy.
• Amino Acids are the central units in Protein Metabolism which is incorporated into various Proteins and converted to metabolically essential compounds (such as nucleic acids, creatine, and porphyrins).
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Prawn Fish is a very good source of Proteins (the building blocks of the body), which helps to repair any damage that has been done to the body like an injury.
• Its high-quality Protein makes it essential for maintaining and repairing tissue, organs and muscles.
• Its Proteins are present in the muscle tissues in the form of many microfilaments and provide muscle structure, thus play an important role in muscle contraction and coordination.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Skin Health
• Prawn Fish is a very good source of Vitamin E, which is used for Skin Health, treating various Skin diseases and also gives a glow to the Skin.
• Collagen (an important and abundant fibrous/structured Protein) provides much needed strength to the cells, tissues, and organ (such as Skin), thereby revitalizing/repairing/reconditioning the Skin from constant wear and tear.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Prawn Fish contain omega 3 fatty acids which is also helpful in fighting against diseases like Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Its rich source of Vitamin B12 (very useful for memory alertness).
• Several Protein complexes form receptor which are present in the Nervous System, assisting in the transmission of nerve signals within the cells and regulate the central Nervous System.
Foods & Nervous System
Weight Management
• Prawn Fish is very rich in Proteins yet very low on fats and calories which makes them an ideal food for those who want to loose weight.
• Its Protein content promotes satiety.
Foods & Weight Management
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Prawns
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Prawns