Health benefits of Southern Bluefin Tuna

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Dinko’s Southern Bluefin Tuna isn’t just a world renowned delicacy, but a nutrient dense superfood!

Rich in omega-3, vitamin B12 and a host of other vitamins and minerals, the health benefits of Southern Bluefin Tuna are quite impressive.

Here, we delve into the health benefits of this wonder food.

Reduced risk of heart disease

The first evidence that fish like Southern Bluefin Tuna could reduce the risk of heart disease came from research into the Inuit people in Greenland, decades ago.

The Inuit’s fish-heavy diet was linked with lower mortality from coronary heart disease, thanks to fish oil fatty acids, also known as omega-3. Numerous studies since then backed up this claim, with increased omega-3 intake associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks.

Studies suggest that omega-3 supports the heart by reducing levels of triglycerides in the body, reducing blood pressure and raising levels of ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, which helps prevent blood clots and plaque from forming.

Southern Bluefin Tuna is one of the best sources of omega-3, with around 2,260mg per 100g.

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Improved mood and brain function

Omega-3 has also been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve attention and concentration, and even reduce symptoms of ADHD in children.

Southern Bluefin Tuna is also a rich source of vitamin B12, a water-soluble vitamin that has been linked with a range of health benefits. Vital for the production of red blood cells, vitamin B12 also helps ensure the proper functioning of your nervous system. B complex vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism, increased efficiency of organs and increased energy levels.

The concentration of selenium in Southern Bluefin Tuna also contributes to its superfood status. Though you may never have heard of it, selenium is an essential mineral that is vital to your health. Rich in antioxidants, increased selenium intake has been linked with improved memory function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and improved verbal fluency in patients with impaired cognitive functions.

By consuming Southern Bluefin Tuna regularly, you can help your mind perform at its best.

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Boosts your immune system

In addition to decreasing oxidative stress, selenium may help boost your immune system. Importantly, these effects are only associated with selenium that the body absorbs from foods, not supplements.

Bluefin tuna also contains vitamin C, zinc and manganese, all of which are considered antioxidants.

Antioxidants help the body fight against free radicals, the harmful by-products of cellular metabolism that cause chronic diseases.

Southern Bluefin Tuna can also keep the body’s overall stress levels down by reducing inflammation, thanks to the anti-inflammatory agents in omega-3. A reduction in inflammation across the body ensures all organs are functioning optimally and reduces the risk of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.

Weight-loss support

Southern Bluefin Tuna is also a great food for weight-loss support, thanks to its high protein content.

Protein helps with weight loss because of its high thermic effect, which means your body burns more calories breaking down the protein than carbohydrates and fats.

Eating protein-rich foods like Bluefin Tuna not only boosts your overall calorie burn but adds vital amino acids to your diet, which your body uses to build muscle tissue and boost your metabolism.

Eating just 80g of Bluefin Tuna steak boosts your protein intake by 24 grams… that’s a significant amount toward your daily protein needs.

The omega-3 found in Bluefin Tuna also stimulates the production of leptin, a hormone responsible for satiety. Increased levels of leptin can reduce overeating and help reduce weight regain following weight loss from caloric restriction diets.

Get your Dinko superfood today

Now that you know all about the health benefits of Southern Bluefin Tuna, why not purchase some of Dinko’s tuna steak, portions, loin and whole fish – all available for wholesale purchase… your body will thank you.