Is eating jellyfish good?

I like to eat seafood, especially jellyfish, but many people say that eating jellyfish can cause allergies and anaphylactic shock. Is it good to eat jellyfish? (Toan, 37 years old, Quang Ninh )

Reply:

Jellyfish are abundant in Vietnam and have high nutritional value. Jellyfish are rich in protein, antioxidants and some minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that are good for the body. In particular, jellyfish contain omega 3 and omega 6, polyphenols, which help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In particular, polyphenols have the effect of promoting brain function and preventing some chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

There are many different types of jellyfish, not all of which are edible. Jellyfish used as food are not poisonous, however, be aware that eating them can cause allergies and anaphylactic shock.

If you have never eaten jellyfish before, you should only eat a small amount at first, and only eat more if you do not see any reaction to avoid the possibility of an allergic reaction. When eating, you need to ensure food safety rules, only eat properly processed jellyfish, do not eat fresh sea jellyfish. Do not give to children.

Jellyfish spoil quickly when left out in the open. Therefore, you need to be careful to identify them by their color and smell. You should also avoid consuming too much milk to avoid excess aluminum - a substance created when processing jellyfish with alum. Too much aluminum can lead to Alzheimer's disease and enteritis.

Some groups of people should not eat jellyfish, including children under 8 years old, people with seafood allergies, people who have just recovered from illness, people with weak bodies, and people who have had food poisoning.

Associate Professor Nguyen Duy Thinh
Former staff of Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

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