Health Benefits

Shellfish such as abalone and rock lobster contains many minerals and vitamins. With the water quality available in the surrounding waters of Tasmania and the excellent nutrients absorbed by the animals it would be assumed that the benefits as detailed below will be increased.

Below is an outline of many of the nutritients you will find in Soareast's range of premium seafood.

Species	Vitamin	Effect
lobster	Vitamin B1	Aids in carbohydrate digestion Needed for nervous system function.
lobster	Vitamin B2	Releases energy to cells Ensures healthy skin and eyes
abalone	Vitamin B3	Essential for enzyme production Ensures healthy skin, digestive tract tissue & tongue Essential in formation of red blood cells Essential for hormone syntheses (Cortisone, Thyroxin, Insulin)
lobster	Vitamin B6	Aids in red blood cell formation Aids in fat, protein and carbohydrate digestion
lobster	Vitamin B12	Resistance to infection Red blood cell production Needed for maintenance of central nervous system Needed for digestion of carbohydrate and fats
lobsters	Vitamin E	Reduces cholesterol accumulation Aid in formation and use of red blood cells and muscles

Species	Mineral	Effect
lobsters	Calcium	Needed for bones & teeth Ensures normal muscle & nerve functions Needed for blood clotting
lobsters	Iodine	Needed for Thyroid production (ensuring normal body energy use)
abalone, lobster	Iron	Needed for Haemoglobin production (Oxygen carrier)
lobster	Potassium	Needed for fluid balance
lobster	Selenium	Stimulates metabolism and immune system Protects cells & tissues from free radical damage
lobster	Zinc	Aids in fighting colds Reduces occurrence of varicose veins Improves visual memory Aids in attention and reasoning Hand eye coordination Sperm count Testosterone production Aids in acne and burns treatment and healing of skin.