Crab is one of the best possible dietary sources of protein available. It contains almost as much protein per 100 grammes as meats without anywhere near the same levels of saturated fat, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
The protein in crab is of high quality and, because of a lack of connective tissue, very digestible for people of all ages.
All shellfish are a good source of Selenium but crab meat is particularly rich in it.
Selenium plays a key role in the human’s antioxidant defence system, preventing damage to cells and tissues.
Selenium also plays an important role in the function of the immune system, in thyroid hormone metabolism and synthesis in reproduction.
100g of crab meat provides 112% of the daily recommended value for men and 140% daily recommended value for women. Crab meat contains 3 times the amount of Selenium than cod and 12 times that of beef!
As vitamins are water soluble, and therefore not stored in the body, they have to be obtained through our diet, such as through crab meat.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is important in the production of steroids and red blood cells, the promotion of normal growth, and the maintenance of the skin, eyes and the nervous system.
Riboflavin also plays a role in iron absorption in the digestive tract and supports the activity of antioxidants.
And take note all you athletes and bodybuilders: turnover of Riboflavin in the human body is thought to be related to energy expenditure, and therefore physically active peoples may have an increased requirement of Riboflavin in their diet.