Overview of the health benefits of abalone

As a traditional nourishing sea delicacy, abalone is rich in protein, trace elements and unique active ingredients. Its health value is mainly reflected in enhancing immunity, nourishing yin and moisturizing, protecting the liver and improving eyesight. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that abalone is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and is suitable for people with weak constitutions. Modern research has confirmed that its taurine, polysaccharides and other substances are beneficial to cardiovascular and metabolic health. Core features include:Nutritional nourishment(High protein and low fat),Antioxidant(slow down aging),Liver protection regulation(Assist liver function repair). Secondary effects involve improving skin condition and promoting wound healing. It should be noted that abalone is a high-purine food, and gout patients should eat it with caution.

1. Nutritional nourishment and immune regulation

The protein content of abalone is as high as 24%-40%, and it contains all essential amino acids, especially arginine, which can promote wound repair. Its taurine (containing 1.3g per 100g) can enhance cellular immunity. Experiments show that abalone polysaccharide can increase macrophage activity in mice ("China Marine Medicine" 2018). Folks along the coast of Guangdong often use abalone stew for postoperative recovery, but attention should be paid to its cholesterol content (about 85mg/100g), and people with high blood pressure should control their consumption. Well-known brands such as "Zhangzidao" instant canned abalone focus on the concept of high protein nutrition.

2. Liver protection and cardiovascular protection

Paolin in abalone viscera extract has been confirmed to have the activity of inhibiting hepatitis virus ("Marine Drugs" 2019). It is rich in selenium (37μg/100g) and vitamin E, which synergistically resists oxidation and can reduce liver cell damage. Research from the University of Hong Kong points out that eating abalone 2-3 times a week can help reduce blood viscosity, which is related to the EPA/DHA fatty acids (about 0.12g/100g). The abalone peptide powder of the time-honored brand "Tongrentang" is a deeply processed product for liver care.

3. Traditional efficacy and modern verification

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that abalone "improves eyesight and nourishes the five internal organs." Shandong fishermen still retain the custom of boiling water with abalone shells (Stone Cassia) to relieve eye diseases. Modern research has found that abalone mucopolysaccharide can promote corneal epithelial repair (International Journal of Ophthalmology 2020). Abalone Hemocyanin isolated from abalone by a Japanese research team has shown anti-tumor potential, but it is still in the laboratory stage. Ready-to-eat products such as "Haiyantang" freeze-dried abalone porridge combine traditional dietary therapy concepts.

Summary and eating suggestions

Taken together, the health value of abalone is supported by traditional experience and gradually verified by scientific research. As functional foods, it is recommended to choose fresh or quick-frozen products from clean sea areas such as Dalian and Fujian to avoid the high sodium problem of salted products. The daily consumption is 50-80g. It can be used with yam, wolfberry and other ingredients to enhance the tonic effect. It should be noted that its efficacy requires long-term moderate intake to show its effect, and it cannot replace drug treatment. At present, domestic abalone deep processing enterprises are mainly concentrated in Shandong and Guangdong. The specific products and ingredients are compared as follows:

Quote sources:
1. "China Marine Medicine" Issue 3, 2018 "Research on the Immunological Activity of Abalone Polysaccharide"
2. 2017 Seafood Health Effects Report by the Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Hong Kong
3. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica: Scales"
4. Research on marine biological active substances in 2021 by Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan