Nutritional value of shrimp

Hairy shrimp is the most abundant shrimp resource in China's marine shrimp species. Commonly known are Chinese shrimp and Japanese shrimp. The former are mainly distributed in the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, while the latter are more common in the East China Sea. The two are extremely similar, if not carefully observed, it is thought that the same kind of shrimp. Hairy shrimp are small in size, generally only 3 centimeters, so they are not noticeable. However, the shrimp skin processed by it is one of the important sea products for China's export earnings.

1. Shrimp is rich in protein and minerals, especially calcium is extremely rich, known as a "calcium pool," calcium supplementation is a good way to calcium deficiency;

2. The shrimp is rich in magnesium, and magnesium plays an important regulatory role in heart activity. It can well protect the cardiovascular system and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. It has a certain degree of protection against arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. effect;

3. The shrimp skin has a calming effect and is commonly used to treat neurasthenia and autonomic dysfunction.

4. The elderly eat shrimp meal, can prevent osteoporosis due to lack of calcium; put some shrimp in the elderly food, is very good for improving appetite and enhance physical fitness.