Seafood is rich in lots of essential nutrients that keep the body running smoothly at all ages:
- Iodine is essential for the thyroid gland, to control growth and metabolism.
- Selenium is used to make enzymes that protect cell walls from cancer-causing free radicals; it also helps protect DNA from radiation and some chemicals.
- Shellfish is a rich source of zinc, which helps keep your muscles healthy, boosts the immune system and contributes to reproductive health, too.
- At the front end of the alphabet, shellfish is also an excellent source of vitamin A – for healthy skin and eyes – and vitamin D, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium, resulting in strong teeth and bones.