Whiteleg Shrimp

Description

Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

The whiteleg shrimp (scientific name: Litopenaeus vannamei), also known as Pacific white shrimp, is the most important cultivated crustacean species in the world. It is farmed under a wide range of environmental conditions, including varying salinity levels and across different latitudes. This shrimp is native to the western coasts of Latin America in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Peru in the south to Mexico in the north.

Health Benefits of Shrimp:

Shrimp has numerous health benefits. The most important include:

• Improves brain function

• Increases good cholesterol (HDL)

• Aids in weight loss

• Beneficial for skin health

• Prevents hair loss

• Strengthens vision

• Supports fetal growth during pregnancy

• Improves thyroid function

• Contributes to bone formation

• Has anti-cancer properties

• Promotes brain health