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Octopus
Octopus Some vertebrates are birds, mammals, and have many complex senses, such as; Sight, chemical receptors, and the central nervous system. [1] The octopus is tough and cannot be eaten if cooked without being softened beforehand. [2]
It should be noted that octopus is widely consumed in southern Europe, as it is versatile and is available in many products, with various recipes and organoleptic properties. It can be found either live, fresh, or frozen. [3]
The nutritional value of octopus
The following table shows the nutritional value of 100 grams of steamed octopus: [4]
| The food component | Nutritional value |
|---|---|
| water | 60.1 milliliters |
| Calories | 163 calories |
| Protein | 29.62 grams |
| Fats | 2.07 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.37 grams |
| Calcium | 105 mg |
| Iron | 9.48 mg |
| magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorous | 277 mg |
| Potassium | 626 mg |
| Sodium | 712 mg |
| Zinc | 3.34 mg |
| Copper | 0.734 mg |
| Selenium | 89 micrograms |
| vitamin C | 7.9 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 3,755 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.644 mg |
| Folate | 24 micrograms |
| Vitamin B12 | 35.76 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 89 micrograms |
| Vitamin E. | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin K. | 0.1 mcg |
Scientific studies on the benefits of eating octopus
- A preliminary study conducted on mice and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2015 indicated that eating octopus between the tenth day of pregnancy to the tenth day of lactation contributes to enhancing the production of breast milk , as it was found that both of them help to raise the level of prolactin. , Lactic hormone, progesterone, estradiol, and growth hormone. [5]
- A preliminary study conducted on mice and published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry indicated that the consumption of lean portions of some seafood, including octopus, is associated with helping to lower cholesterol levels in the body , and increases the excretion of steroids that make up cholesterol in the stool. [6]
- A laboratory study published in the journal Waste and Biomass Valorization in 2015 indicated that octopus lipid extract contributes to combating cancerous breast cells , as the study indicated that it has a role in reducing the risk of cancer cells proliferating in the breast and stimulating programmed death for them. [7]
Harms of eating octopus
The degree of safety of the octopus
There is no information about the degree of safety of eating octopus, but with regard to a pregnant woman, most seafood is safe to eat during pregnancy, provided it is cooked well. It is possible for a pregnant woman to eat seafood that contains mercury at low levels, including octopus, three times a week. [8]
Precautions for using octopus
Despite the many benefits of octopus, there are some caveats that must be taken into account when consuming it, and we mention the following:
- High sodium content: Octopus contains a lot of sodium , which may be associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. [9]
- Allergies: Allergies may appear at any age, but they appear significantly in adulthood, and it may also occur when consuming foods that have not previously caused any allergic reaction, and people who suffer from allergies to a type of shellfish such as octopus may develop an allergic reaction. When eating other types of food, and therefore doctors often advise avoiding most seafood of all kinds to avoid any allergic reaction. [10] It is worth noting that the symptoms of an allergy to seafood, including octopus, may differ from one person to another, and from one episode of allergy, to another. Among the symptoms that accompany a sea food allergy: [11]
- Indigestion.
- Vomiting
- stomach pain.
- diarrhea.
- Wheezing or wheezing
- hard breathing.
- Cough
- Hoarseness.
- Pale or bluish skin color.
- An itchy rash appears.
- Swelling of the throat or mouth.
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Unconsciousness.
References
- ↑ Caitlin OBrien, Graziano Fiorito, Giovanna Ponte (1-2018), "Octopus" , www.researchgate.net , Retrieved 27-4-2020. Edited.
- ↑ John Ryder, Lahsen Ababouch, Murat Balaban (13-5-2010), “Second International Congress on Seafood Technology on Sustainable, Innovative and Healthy Seafood” , www.fao.org , Retrieved 4-27-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Helena Oliveira, José Muniz, Amparo Gonçalves And Others (2019), “Effects of Industrial Boiling on the Nutritional Profile of Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)” , www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov , Retrieved 4-4-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Octopus, steamed" , www.fdc.nal.usda.gov , 4-1-2020, Retrieved 4-27-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Bingna Cai, Hua Chen, Han Sun, and others (11-2015), “Lactogenic Activity of an Enzymatic Hydrolysate from Octopus vulgaris and Carica papaya in SD Rats” , Journal of Medicinal Food , Issue 11, Folder 18, Page 1262- 1269. Edited.
- ↑ Kazunari Tanaka, Tadashi Sakai, Ikuo Ikeda, and others (1998), “Effects of Dietary Shrimp, Squid and Octopus on Serum and Liver Lipid Levels in Mice” , Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry , Issue 7, Folder 62, Page 1369 -1375. Edited.
- ↑ Edda Fitahia, Christian Raheriniaina, Marc Bazin, and others (10-1-2015), “Anti-proliferative and Pro-apoptotic effect of Dichloromethane Extract of Octopus vulgaris By-Products on Human Breast Cancer Cell Lines” , Waste and Biomass Valorization , Issue 2, Folder 6, Page 237--242. Edited.
- ↑ Naras Lapsys, "Is it safe to eat seafood and fish during pregnancy?" , Www.babycenter.com.au , Retrieved 29-3-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Eat seafood the healthy way" , www.health.harvard.edu , Retrieved 4-29-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Michael Kerr, Jacquelyn Cafasso (8-9-2017), "Shellfish Allergies" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 4-29-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Nicole Galan (25-6-2019), “What to know about shellfish allergies” , www.medicalnewstoday.com , Retrieved 4-29-2020. Edited.
