Consommé George Sand

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

1. Carp High in vitamin D · High in vitamin B12 · High in phosphorus · +6

   High in vitamin D · 25 µg per 100 g, 494% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
   • Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
   • Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

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   • Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
   • Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
   • Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division.

   Vitamin D is a nutrient you need for good health. It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones. NIH fact sheet

   High in vitamin B12 · 1.5 µg per 100 g, 61% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.

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   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division.

   Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. NIH fact sheet

   High in phosphorus · 415 mg per 100 g, 59% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

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   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.

   Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet

   High in protein · 18 g per 100 g, 56% of the energy from protein

   • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   High in unsaturated fat · 3.8 g per 100 g, 78% of its fatty acids unsaturated

   • Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
   • Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..

   Source of potassium · 333 mg per 100 g, 17% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
   • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

   Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet

   Source of selenium · 13 µg per 100 g, 23% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
   • Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
   • Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.

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   • Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
   • Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet

   Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) · 352 mg per 100 g, at least 40 mg per 100 g and per 100 kcal

   • EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.

   The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet

   Contains DHA · 114 mg per 100 g, at least 40 mg per 100 g and per 100 kcal

   • DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
   • DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.

   The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Fish, carp, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).