Shrimp shells help reduce cholesterol

A new study suggests that chitosan in shrimp shells will be useful for reducing obesity and blood cholesterol levels.

The study was published in the Clinical and Experimental Clinical and Clinical Journal . Lead researcher Dr. Shahdat Hossain, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Jahangirnagar University, examined the effects of chitosan (in the outer bones of shrimp) on body weight, lipid content in plasma and walls. Fatty acid composition of mice.

(Photo: Theevidence) Research results by Dr. Hossain and his colleagues show that chitosan may help limit weight gain and cholesterol in mice . More importantly, when used as a dietary supplement, chitosan also increases the ratio of beneficial cholesterol rather than being harmful.

If studied further, it will be very useful socially and economically. While obesity some other diseases like diabetes and heart valves are developing, breakthrough research on the effects of chitosan can be a powerful weapon in fighting heart disease and stroke - one of the The most dangerous disease in the world, it is nowhere near but right in the shrimp shell we use every day.

Economically, shrimp is seen as the second largest export earner in countries like Bangladesh, which also predicts a good future for the economy. Shrimp shells can contribute significantly to reducing the economic burden by helping control obesity and other cardiovascular diseases. Some countries like Bangladesh can benefit from the production and export of chitosan-containing products.

Research results suggest that chitosan produced from shrimp can be a good source of nutrition and help fight high cholesterol and other related complications. However, Dr. Hossion noted that it is necessary to add some compatible antioxidants to chitosan-rich diets to reduce the lack of oxidative stress on the liver and more studies will be needed to clarify the role of chitosan. .

Anh Phuong