Snail is a common name given to a member of the class of molluscs Gastropoda. In ancient times these snails are usually hunted by farmers because regarded as pests. But after learning that this animal has a wide range of benefits, where this animal contains a lot of protein and also contains essential amino acids complete, so that the snails do not go unpunished.
Even meat extract and snail slime contains benefits for treating the lining inflammation of the eye, pain due to menstruation, itching, toothache and others. Not only for health, but there are some types of snails that are beneficial for skin beauty. Even in other countries the use of snails for skin beauty is already popular.
Protein
Snails do provide a low calorie source of protein (unless you drench them in butter).
Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle, and is also better at filling you up than carbs and fat. Many people look to seafood as an easy source of protein, but actually, snails have more.
Carbohydrates
If you're following a low-carbohydrate diet, both snails and their most frequent accompaniment -- melted butter -- fit well into your diet as a snack, an appetizer or a meal. A serving of snails contains just 2 grams of carbohydrates, while the butter doesn't add a single carb.
Fat
Like other animal sources of food, snails do contain fat, although not very much. An entire serving contains just 1.4 grams of fat, with slightly more unsaturated than saturated fat. A serving of snails contains 50 grams of cholesterol; if you add butter sauce, you will get extra dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. A tablespoon of butter contains 11 grams of fat and 31 grams of cholesterol.
Iron
Essential for building red blood cells and carrying energy around the body. A lack of iron can lead to extreme fatigue and anaemia.
Vitamin B12
Often cited as the ‘energy vitamin’, B12 is needed for making red blood cells, keeping the nervous system healthy, releasing energy from the food we eat and processing folic acid. Luckily, snails have lots of it.
Magnesium
Snails are also a good source of magnesium, which our bodies need to maintain a normal blood pressure, strengthen bones and also keep your heartbeat regular.
Selenium
We don’t need much selenium in our bodies, but we do need some to keep a healthy immune system and to protect cells against damage. And yes, snails contain reasonable proportion of selenium.
Omega-3
Snails also supply a little Omega-3, which is good news for your heart.
Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and MIT have developed an adhesive that mimics the stickiness of a slug’s slime, the same gel that allows marine snails to cling to rocks in the surf. The medical glue is designed for use in repairing heart defects, and would stick to even jagged surfaces where traditional sutures might leak. So far, it’s only been tested on pig hearts.
Although they contain nowhere near the levels found in oily fish.
Omega-3 fatty acids 218mg, Total Omega-6 fatty 17.0mg. American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended that a person must meet 5-10 percent of daily calories from omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 needs for healthy adults is 1-3 grams / day.
When you are consume of Omega-3 regularly every day without an excessive dose, many benefits can be obtained. Among them:
1. Assist in the development of the brain and memory of children. Omega-3 is very good to improve our brain health because it affects the development of cell membranes in the neurological membrane.
2. Omega 3 can improve memory so it is suitable for those who often forgetful.
3. Prevent heart disease.
4. Omega 3 can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
5. Lowering high cholesterol levels.
6. Healthy eyes. Omega 3 is excellent for improving eye health in general. in 100 grams of snails also contained 100 UI Vitamin A that is good for the eyes.
7. Healthy foetus. Pregnant women who consume Omega-3 can make more babies born healthy and intelligent, it also improves the quality of breast milk.
Your Skin Will Thank You
Beauty experts say we should be putting snail slime on our skin too.
Serum secreted by these snails is an excellent source of oligosaccharides that act as a hydrator for the skin. When applied directly on the skin, this serum works wonders for acne, enhances natural glow and protects skin cells from environmental damage.
Heals Wounds
Apparently, the benefits were discovered when snail farmers in Chile noticed their hands were soft and smooth and that cuts were prone to healing quickly.
After some scientific analysis, it’s now known that this is due to ‘Helix Aspersia Muller’, a substance the snail produces to regenerate its own shell and skin.
Some studies have found that snail mucus might be useful to help
wounds heal, possibly by triggering an immune response that helps skin cells regenerate.
The snail slime is extremely rich in allantonin, collagen and elastin, which is beneficial for the treatment of skin diseases and broken bones. The secretions also have a copper peptide, which is regarded as the only source of a substance manufactured for creating creams that are useful in minimizing scars and wounds.
"The substance contains a perfect balance of skin-friendly ingredients like glycolic acid (for removing dead skin cells), collagen and elastin (for skin structure), allantoin (for regeneration), and a mix of vitamins and minerals (for regeneration and anti-inflammation)."
You Can Be Free From Addiction
The venom extracted from the ocean snail is highly beneficial for people suffering from addictions, depression and Parkinson’s disease. This substance produces a synthetic version of the toxin that blocks or stimulates receptors, which release chemicals in the brain.
Say NO! To Cancer
Snails are a great source of the valuable lectin, possesses anti-cancer properties and helps in boosting the immune system and fighting against cancerous cells.
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Sijuade Olushola Samson (SOS)
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