ABOUT FISH MAW

Fish maw is one of the precious traditional Chinese ingredients due to it’s high nutritional content. Fish maw contains rich proteins and nutrients such as phosphorous and calcium. It nourishes ‘yin’, replenishes kidneys and boosts stamina. It is effective in healing weak lungs and kidneys, anemia, etc. It is suitable for consumption by any age group of either gender and is a kind of therapeutic food. The most important of all is that fish maw contains high viscosity gel protein and mucopolysaccharide which are important for lady’s skincare and capable of preserving a fine complexion and invigorating blood circulation. Many Chinese people believe that drinking fish maw soup and eating fish maw will improve their skin and, for pregnant women, the skin of their babies. Furthermore, fish maw does not contain cholesterol and therefore it is a very valuable health enhancing ingredient suitable for long term consumption.

Eating seafood is an important part of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Omega 3 is important for the development of the central nervous system in babies, before and after they are born. Protein plays an important role in our health, it is necessary for building and the repair of tissue in our body, and for the growth and development of bones in children.

Many species are a good source of selenium and vitamin B12.  Selenium is necessary for a healthy immune system and vitamin B12 is necessary for normal brain function. Some species are also a source of vitamin D which is necessary for bone structure. Some of the other vitamins and minerals you find in a number of species of seafood include, iron, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin A and vitamin E.