Squid Ink for Health..?

Squid (Loligo sp.) Has been very widely known, especially for seafood lovers .

But Squid Ink..?? 

You may think that something black and disgusting but here some benefit of Squid Ink :

- Rich in Antioxidants

   A 2013 issue of “International Aquatic Research" found that  Squid Ink contained numerous antioxidants, which were present even after the melanin, the compound that produces the black color, was removed. In an in vitro study, scientists found that the antioxidants present in squid ink had strong preventive lipid oxidation abilities -- a benefit that might link them to lower risk of heart disease in humans. However, human studies as well as long-term research are still needed, so it's premature to think of squid ink as a heart disease treatment.
 

- Glutamic Acid and Flavor

   Squid ink is naturally high in glutamic acid, sometimes accidentally called glutamates, which produces the deep, rich flavor associated with umami. Like other rich-tasting foods, such as truffles and Parmesan cheese,  Squid Ink adds instant flavor because of the glutamic acid content, even though it is not a salt or fat, two of the more common flavor-boosting ingredients. Using squid ink means you can reduce the amount of salt you add to a dish to increase flavor, according to Marcella Hazan, author of the “Essential of Classic Italian Cooking.” A diet high in sodium -- which many Americans already follow -- increases your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. However,  Squid Ink's glutamic acid content means it can cause side effects in some people -- avoid  Squid Ink if you're sensitive to other sources of glutamates, like MSG. - 

- Improve Immune System

   Research conducted Naraoka of Japan shows,  Squid Ink can activate and increase white blood cells, so as to boost the immune system and can paralyze pathogenic bacteria and viruses that attack the body.

 - Anti Bacteria

   Squid Ink has compounds that can inhibit the growth and kill pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli (Cause Diarrhea), Salmonella thyposa (causes typhus), Staphylococcus aureus (Cause Pneumonia), Shigella flexneri (cause of dysentery).

“For every drug that benefits a patient, there is a natural substance that can achieve the same effect.”

- Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer