Tuna Fish are a very diverse family of fish (about 15 species), quite longevous fish (living to an average of 10-50 years for some species), belongings to the genus thunini and a member of the family Scombridae (commonly known as the mackerel group/family).
• Its delicious taste, global availability, and healthy components make it an ideal replacement for Red Meat and has become one of the most valued and desirable fish on the market.
• The fish are and the older and bigger the fish, the more heavy metals it accumulates, notably methylmercury.
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Its Active Constituents:
• Tuna fish contain:
• Tuna Fish is excellent in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D.
• Tuna Fish is very good in Protein, Total Fat, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin E, Saturated Fatty Acid, Monounsaturated Fats, Cholesterol.
• Tuna Fish has average trace of Iron, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
• All of the good stuff about seafood applies to Tuna Fish.
• All Tuna Fish is a terrific source of high-quality Protein, containing large amounts of all the essential Amino Acids.
• Its an important source of Protein, healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids and essential nutrients, although it doesn’t have as many Omega-3 fats as Salmon Fish or Sardines.
Health Benefits of Tuna Fish
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Tuna fish Selenium and various other nutritional components have very good anti-oxidant properties making it effective at preventing some types of Cancer.
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Circulatory System
• The fish is very high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids content, which help to reduce omega-6 fatty acids and Cholesterol in The Arteries and blood vessels, while the fish is a rich source of Iron and B-complex Vitamins and a high intake of Iron and B-complex Vitamins strengthen the blood cells and plays an important role in red blood cell formation.
• The combination of Omega-3 Fatty Acids along with Potassium, makes it very good for lowering blood pressure, reducing Hypertension, prevent heart attacks, Strokes and atherosclerosis, thus significantly lowering the Strain on the Cardiovascular System.
• Iron boosts the blood circulation, improving the oxidation of the body organs, ensuring the optimal functioning.
• The fish contains trace mineral, which prevents damage to blood cells due to intoxication and heath state of the body.
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Detoxification
• Its Potassium and Sodium content helps to manage the fluid balance in the body and prevents serious kidney conditions.
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Energy
• Tuna Fish Protein can boost our Energy levels and make our body work more effectively. Its meat shortens the recovery time in athletes training, and provides Energy for demanding exercises.
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Eye
• Regular intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids prevent the dry Eye syndrome and prevents macular degeneration (a condition that lowers the vision of the Eye and slowly brings blindness).
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Immune System
• The fish contain good amounts of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Manganese, all of which are antioxidants (one of the body’s defense mechanisms against free radicals, the harmful by products of cellular Metabolism), while its Selenium (a rare mineral is found in huge quantities in the fish) is the real champion of Tuna Fish‘s Immune System-boosting potential.
• The fish Protein breaks down to peptides (cellular entities) which, when consumed, affect the cell membranes of the body, improving their overall state and thus making the body to be much healthier and resilient to the free radicals.
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* Tuna Fish contain selenoneine (a unique form of Selenium) which actually binds to mercury and acts as an anti-oxidant, slightly changing the composition of mercury to make it less dangerous.
Foods & Immune System
Musculoskeletal System
• Tuna Fish Anti-Inflammatory Vitamins and Minerals helps to prevent against inflammatory diseases (like Arthritis and Gout), and also among the Protein-richest meats, making it the perfect companion in muscle development and the building blocks of our body (muscles grow from Proteins, recover faster, and improve the Metabolism rate of the body), thus guaranteeing increased growth and development, faster recovery from Wounds and illnesses, improved muscle tone and growth, and overall metabolic efficiency.
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Skin Health
• Elastin (a Protein in Tuna Fish) provides additional tissue repairs and gives the smoothness to the Skin.
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The Brain & Nervous System
• Diet rich in Tuna Fish meat improves cognitive function of the brain, thanks to its Omega-3 Fatty Acids, while its Selenium content handles the appetite and improves mood in humans (its lack in the body will cause Anxiety), hence having Tuna Fish 3-4 times a week is more effective than Prozac.
• Tuna Fish meat Minerals combined with Vitamin D lowers the risk of Multiple Sclerosis and autoimmune diseases.
• Its consumption may be beneficial for women’s mental health and reduce risk of developing Depression in women.
Foods & Nervous System
Weight Management
• It stimulate leptin (a Hormone for hunger, which balance/inhibits the body’s food intake with the internal desire to eat more) through its Omega-3 Fatty Acids content, thus can reduce Over-eating, while its a low-calorie, high-quality Protein food full of healthy nutrients that boost health, Metabolism and reduce fat.
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The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Tuna
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Bluefin Tuna
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Tuna (Skipjack)
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Tuna Oil (Salad)