Sturgeon
Author: Alexander Bruni
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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Sturgeon meat itself is valuable both in its composition and in its taste. It has a high biological value due to the presence of a complex of essential amino acids, essential
Sturgeon meat itself is valuable both in its composition and in its taste. It has a high biological value due to the presence of a complex of essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Composition and health benefits of sturgeon
Meat contains glutamic acid, so it tastes like animal meat. The large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, sulfur-containing, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, in excellent proportions, is a prophylaxis against atherosclerosis.
Sturgeon caviar is rich in protein and lipids, a source of valuable fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E.
Meat contains easily digestible proteins and fats. The protein is complete, it contains all amino acids and is absorbed by humans at 98%. The amount of fish oil varies from 10 to 15% and is a highly nutritious product. Sturgeon is a wonderful source of potassium and phosphorus, calcium, also contains magnesium, sodium, chlorine, iron, chlorine, fluorine, nickel, molybdenum. This fish is rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, PP.
Sturgeon contains a large amount of useful fatty acids that help lower blood cholesterol. That is why regular consumption of fish reduces the risk of developing myocardial infarction.
All types of fish, especially sturgeon and herring, contain a lot of fluoride, which promotes bone growth.
Sturgeon is a record holder for the presence of sodium.
Fish oil contains substances that act as a balm for the human heart and brain. Sturgeon is a medium-fat fish, the amount of fat and calories are balanced: in 100 grams - about 90 kcal. It is suitable for regular consumption.
The composition of caviar is characterized by a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, helps to normalize blood pressure, the normal development of the body and skin cells. Severely ill and weak people eat caviar.
Contraindications
Consumption of large amounts of sturgeon by people diagnosed with diabetes and obesity is not recommended. The intake of this fish should be discontinued in cases of individual intolerance.
Sturgeon can be not only useful but also a real poison. In the stomach of sturgeon live botulism agents that easily get into the body of the fish or its caviar, if you do not remove it while it is still alive. But this is done only in specialized factories working with modern equipment. For this reason, it is dangerous to buy fish from poachers.