The effects and benefits of loach soup
Disease description:
I heard from a friend that she often cooks loach soup and drinks it, saying it's very beneficial for the body and highly nutritious. Could you please tell me what are the effects and health benefits of loach soup?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Functions and benefits of loach soup include:
1. Providing high-quality protein: Loach is rich in high-quality protein, which supports muscle repair and the growth of body tissues, making it especially suitable for individuals suffering from malnutrition or those in recovery.
2. Supplementing iron and vitamin B12: Loach is high in iron, helping to prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
3. Tonifying the kidneys and enhancing yang: According to traditional Chinese medicine, loach has a warming effect that tonifies kidney yang, commonly used to improve symptoms caused by kidney deficiency, such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and fatigue.
4. Promoting digestion: The fat in loach consists mostly of unsaturated fatty acids, which aid digestion and absorption, offering certain benefits for improving appetite and protecting gastrointestinal function.
5. Antioxidant effects: Minerals such as selenium found in loach have antioxidant properties, which may help combat free radicals and support cardiovascular health.
