The Moroccan lobster

The Moroccan lobster is well renowned for its tender and firm flesh, it has a unique and refined taste that will delight the most demanding papilla.

It should be brought to your attention that it is rich in high quality protein and low in calories, it is also very nutritional and just like the other crustaceans, it is rich in group B vitamins, minerals and oligo elements.


 

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The lobster is one of the best sources of protein and is recommended in a high-protein diet,. It contains the nine amino acids that are vital to our body and that play a major role in the building of digestive enzymes, hormones and tissues like the skin and the bones.

The lobster contains a little bit of omega 3, including the eicosapentaenoic acid and the docosahexaenoic acid, they have protective effects on the cardiovascular system, and anti-inflammatory effects that are useful in the treatment of pathologies such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases. The docosahexaenoic acid participates in the development and functioning of the brain and the maintenance of the cognitive functions as well as the vision.

Low in fat, and very rich in protein, the lobster is an excellent source of B vitamins, including the B12, B3 and B6.

It also provides vitamin A, provitamin A, and a little of the vitamin C. Finally, the lobster has high concentrations of minerals and oligo elements, including the selenium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Nutrient             Rôle
Vitamin C

The role that vitamin C plays is more important than being a simple antioxidant. It also contributes to healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. In addition, it protects against infections, promotes the absorption of iron contained in plants and accelerates wound healing.

Calcium

Calcium is by far the most abundant mineral in the body. It is mostly stored in bones and is an integrated party of it. It contributes to the building of bones and teeth, as well as the maintenance of their health. Calcium also plays a vital role in blood clotting, blood pressure maintaining and muscles contraction (including the heart).

Vitamin A

The retinol is one of the active forms of vitamin A in the body. This is one of the most versatile vitamins, it has multiple roles in several functions of the body. Among other things, it promotes the growth of bones and teeth, keeps the skin healthy and protects against infections. In addition, it has an antioxidant role and promotes good vision, especially in the dark.

Sodium

It helps maintain the hydric balance of the body. In collaboration with other salts such as bicarbonate and chlorine, it also participates in the acido-basic balance that allows the blood to have a stable pH. It is also involved in muscle contraction and nerve impulses transmission. Finally, the sodium is involved in the transmission of sugar and other nutrients from the blood into the cells.

Potassium

Potassium It balances the pH of the blood in the body and stimulate the stomach to produce hydrochloric acid, thus promoting digestion. In addition, it facilitates the contraction of muscles, including the heart, and collaborates in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Selenium

This mineral works with one of the main antioxidant enzymes, preventing the formation of free radicals in the body. It also helps to convert thyroid hormones into their active form.

vitamin B12

This vitamin works with vitamin B9 (folic acid) to produce red blood cells in the blood. It also maintains the nerve cells and the cells making the bone tissue.

Phosphorus 

The phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body after the calcium. It plays a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. In addition, it participates among other things in the growth and regeneration of tissues and helps regulating the pH of the blood. Finally, the phosphorus is one of the constituents of cell membranes.

Magnesium

The magnesium participates in bone development, protein formation, enzymatic actions, muscle contraction, dental health, and the functioning of the immune system. It also plays a role in the metabolism of energy and in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Vitamin B6

Also known as pyridoxine, it is part of the coenzymes that participate in the metabolism of proteins and fatty acids as well as the synthesis (production) of neurotransmitters (messengers in nerve impulses). It also interacts in the production of red blood cells and allows them to carry more oxygen. The pyridoxine is also necessary for the transformation of glycogen into glucose and it contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system. This vitamin has also a role in the formation of certain components of nerve cells and in the modulation of hormonal receptors.

Vitamin B3

Also called niacin, the vitamin B3 participates in many metabolic reactions and contributes particularly to the production of energy from carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and alcohol that we ingest. It also contributes in the process of DNA formation, allowing normal growth and development.