Lobster's blue blood boosts human iron absorption
Lobster's rich copper content, which gives it blue blood, also significantly enhances human iron absorption, making it a powerful and delicious nutritional choice.
Lobster is a surprising source of copper, a vital mineral that helps your body absorb iron. While humans use iron in hemoglobin for oxygen transport, lobsters rely on copper-based hemocyanin, which gives their blood a distinctive blue color. A 100-gram serving of lobster provides 1.5 to 3 milligrams of copper, significantly contributing to the recommended daily intake of 0.9 milligrams for adults.
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