2. Benefits:
(1) Mineral supplement and protein: Sea cucumber is a high-protein, low-fat and low-cholesterol food, which is rich in minerals and can supplement related nutrients if eaten for a long time. In addition, some minerals, such as manganese and selenium, have a certain effect on improving sexual function;
(2) improving islet function: firstly, phytochemical holothurian saponin in sea cucumber can enhance insulin sensitivity and improve islet function to some extent;
(3) Anti-aging: Sea cucumber contains some small molecular peptides with anti-oxidation and wrinkle removal, which can delay skin aging and keep skin moisture and elasticity.
3. Disadvantages:
(1) Gastrointestinal discomfort: Some people have poor tolerance to sea cucumber and other seafood, especially children, who will have gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms such as indigestion, bloating and constipation after long-term consumption;
(2) Allergy: Some people don't know that they are allergic to sea cucumber, and after long-term consumption, they may have serious allergic reactions, such as skin rash and laryngeal edema.
(3) The nutrition is not comprehensive, so it is necessary to match cereal when eating, and increase carbohydrates to ensure the full utilization of sea cucumber nutrients.