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SALMON

Salmon

Salmon, its nutritional profile, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-carcinogenic activity, cardio protective activity as well as other therapeutic uses and risk factors

Description :   Salmon is one of the healthiest fishes of the planet. It is very tasty as well as versatile and has

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Salmon is one of the healthiest fishes of the planet. It is very tasty as well as versatile and has been used for various culinary purposes. It is extremely nutritious too and offers numerous health benefits.

Nutritional profile

  • It is significantly rich in protein and composed of various important amino acids. It is especially rich in tryptophan and glutamine
  • It contains healthy fat as well. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acid (both MUFA and PUFA). It is especially rich in omega 3 fatty acid, EPA and DHA. It contains very less amount of saturated fat as well
  • It is loaded with numerous micronutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium and iron
  • Astaxanthin is an important component present in salmon that exerts strong antioxidant activity

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Biological activity

Antioxidant activity

  • It is loaded with antioxidants thus its consumption is thought to be very much helpful for protecting the body from oxidative damages
  • Its astaxanthin component and micronutrient components are considered as the main components responsible for exerting antioxidant activity
  • It helps in reducing the level of free radicals and reactive oxygen species in body, which ultimately helps to reduce oxidative stress

Anti-inflammatory activity

  • Salmon is considered as a potent weapon against inflammation
  • It contains various imperative components that exert anti-inflammatory activities and help to prevent inflammation by decreasing the concentration of inflammatory markers in body like TNF-a, CRP and IL-6. As a result it helps in delaying the onset of inflammatory events within body hence helps to reduce the risk of developing chronic inflammatory diseases

Anti-carcinogenic activity

  • It plays vital role in decreasing the prevalence of carcinoma as it exerts strong anti-carcinogenic activity
  • Its oxidative stress reducing capacity is believed to be one of the most important property that helps to lower the risk of developing cancers
  • Its omega 3 fatty acid content is also responsible for lowering the susceptibility of cancers
  • It plays significant role in hindering the growth of malignant cells by inducing apoptosis
  • It helps to prevent metastasis as well
  • It is also associated with hindering tumor cell growth by regulating cellular proliferation
  • It is extremely effective for reducing the prevalence of skin cancer, especially UVB-induced skin cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer and brain tumor

Health benefits

Role on cardiac health

  • It contains various important cardio friendly nutrients that help in promoting cardiac health as well as functionality
  • Omega 3 fatty acid is one of the most important cardio friendly nutrients of salmon that plays imperative role in improving cardiac health. It helps in decreasing the level of triglyceride, LDL and VLDL in body, which ultimately reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis by inhibiting fat deposition within blood vessels
  • It helps to reduce the prevalence of coronary artery disease
  • Its potassium content is responsible for preventing hypertension
  • Magnesium present in salmon helps in preventing arrhythmias as well
  • Its selenium component is also accountable for keeping the heart healthy
  • It has seen that consumption of salmon is extremely useful for reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, angina pectoris and myocardial infraction

Role on nervous system

  • It is extremely helpful for promoting the health and functionality of nervous system
  • Its protein, EPA, DHA and B vitamin components especially Vitamin B6 play significant role in the growth and development of brain
  • Its anti-inflammatory activity is also responsible for delaying the onset of neuro-inflammatory events that helps in reducing the prevalence of neurological disorders
  • It also helps to protect every nerve cell from oxidative damages
  • It helps to improve memory as well
  • It is also very effective for improving the symptoms of dementia
  • It has seen that children who consume salmon have relatively better cognitive ability and learning skills than other children
  • It is also associated with decreasing the prevalence of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) among children

Role on metabolism

  • Being a rich source of B vitamins it plays imperative role in boosting up the overall metabolism of the body as B vitamins help in synthesizing coenzymes that participate in various metabolic reactions
  • It helps every organ of the body to function properly by maintaining normal metabolism thus plays significant role in promoting wellbeing
  • As it helps to improve metabolism thus its consumption is thought to be very useful for reducing the prevalence of metabolic disorders

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