Pig's trotters are nutritious and delicious. It is not only an ordinary dish, but also a good tonic. According to the analysis of food nutrition experts, every 100g trotters contain protein 15.8g, fat 26.3g and carbohydrate1.7g. Pig's trotters also contain vitamins A, B, C and nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Collagen in pig's trotters can be converted into gelatin during cooking, which combines with a lot of water, thus effectively improving the physiological function of the body and the water storage function of skin tissues and cells, preventing premature skin wrinkles and delaying skin aging.
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After eating pig's trotters, collagen can be digested into a large amount of glycine in human small intestine, which can not only participate in the synthesis of collagen in human body, but also be the central nervous system inhibitory transmitter in brain cells, which has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. Therefore, eating pig's trotters is conducive to reducing the excessive excitement of the central nervous system and improving symptoms such as anxiety, neurasthenia and insomnia.
In addition, glycine also exists in the intermediate neurons of human spinal cord. When the intermediate neurons are destroyed, glycine needs to be supplemented. Glycine can inhibit the excitability of spinal motor neurons and intermediate neurons, and can cause excessive stimulation of spinal neurons. Therefore, eating pig's trotters rich in glycine has a positive effect on regulating the functional activities of normal secondary neurons.
Because glycine contained in pig's trotters has a calming effect on the central nervous system, it is also found that some people often have cramps or numbness in their calves, and there are spasms caused by certain drugs. Eating pig's trotters soup often also has a certain dietotherapy relief effect.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Pig Foot