Prevent Cancer

Shrimp contains carotenoids including astaxanthin, which may help lower the risk of many cancers. It also contains selenium, a "trace mineral" that has been associated with decreased cancer levels, particularly prostate and lung cancer. Selenium is an essential component of antioxidant enzymes (such as glutathione peroxidase), which fight the presence and harmful effects of free radicals, which can lead to cancer.

Additionally, selenium reduces tumor growth by boosting the immune system and blocking the establishment of blood vessels that feed tumors, allowing them to grow or metastasize. Moreover, shrimp is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have the impact of destroying tumor cells and aiding in the battle against cancer. According to research, eating 8-9 shrimps each day can lower the risk of breast cancer. Thus, cancer is treated on two fronts with this less powerful mineral, which is a major component of shrimp's organic structure.