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SICKLE CELL AND TRIPE

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The lining of beef stomach, tripe has a chewy texture that can take some getting used to, but it has a mild flavour that works well in soups and stews. Tripe serves as a source of minerals as well as protein and vitamins your body relies on for good health.

Tripe, which comes from the lining of the cow’s stomach, is low in fat, an excellent source of protein, high in fibre and rich in calcium.

This is a great source of micro-nutrients, gelatin and probiotics. Many have reported that eating tripe has greatly improved their digestive system.

Each serving of cooked tripe provides 10 grams of protein, a source of amino acids your body needs to make hormones, enzymes and new tissue.

Including tripe in your diet helps you consume more selenium. Your cells rely on selenium to control enzyme activity, and a diet rich in selenium fights cell damage associated with aging and disease while also supporting thyroid gland function.

Selenium is an essential mineral that acts as an antioxidant to limit cell damage from harmful compounds called free radicals. It also helps with immune function.

Vitamin B-12, which is only naturally found in significant amounts in animal products, is important for forming DNA and red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body.

Tripe contributes to your daily vitamin B-12 intake. Getting enough vitamin B-12 benefits circulation and also proves important for nervous system health. It promotes red blood cell function by helping to make a protein that these cells need to transport oxygen. It also supports nerve health by helping you maintain healthy myelin, a fatty substance that your nerves need for efficient communication.

You’ll also get about 1.5 milligrams of zinc in each serving of tripe, or 10 percent of the DV. You need zinc for immune function, wound healing, blood clotting, reproduction, thyroid and insulin function, healthy vision and a proper sense of smell and taste. Zinc may also lower your risk for heart disease and cancer by acting as an antioxidant and protecting your cells from free radical damage, notes the University of Maryland Medical Centre.

Consume tripe as a source of other essential minerals, such as phosphorus and zinc. Both minerals nourish your cell membranes — phosphorus makes up a component of phospholipids, the fats found in these membranes, while zinc contributes to proteins embedded in your cell membranes. They also both promote healthy cell communication. Phosphorus nourishes your bones and teeth, while zinc supports immune function.

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