Nutrition Expert Reveals Snakehead Fish Benefits for Postpartum Recovery

Snakehead fish offers significant benefits for mothers recovering from childbirth, according to Indonesian nutrition expert Prof. Ahmad Sulaeman.

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Among its proteins is albumin. It is also a freshwater fish containing omega-3 fatty acids. All of these are important for mothers who have just given birth.

The fish is a rich source of protein, with levels ranging from 15 to 25 percent of its fresh weight. A key component is albumin, a protein crucial for cell regeneration and the formation of new tissue, which speeds up wound healing.

"Albumin is one of the most important proteins in our body. Its role is crucial in the wound healing process," Prof. Ahmad explained. He added that snakehead fish also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, all vital for a mother's postpartum health.

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Albumin is one of the most important proteins in our body. Its role is crucial in the wound healing process.

To preserve its nutritional value, Sulaeman advises consuming the fish boiled or steamed, perhaps in a soup. For those taking snakehead fish extract, a daily dose of around 500 milligrams is sufficient. If consuming fresh fish to aid recovery from a C-section, about 500 grams per day is recommended.

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The best way is steaming or boiling. It can be made into soup.