HEALTH BENEFITS OF SNAIL

Dermatological action of snails

Organic snail gel

Snails may be considered one of the slowest creatures on earth, but snail possesses amazing health benefits that do wonders for the human body when ingested or used on human body. It is also very high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and essential fatty acids. Omega-3 improves brain health.

i. Snails are a great source of the valuable lectin, possesses anti-cancer properties and helps in boosting the immune system and fighting against cancerous cells.
ii. The snail slime is extremely rich in allantonin, collagen and elastin, which is beneficial for the treatment of skin diseases and broken bones. The secretions also have a copper peptide, which is regarded as the only source of a substance manufactured for creating creams that are useful in minimizing scars and wounds.
iii. Serum secreted by these snails is an excellent source of oligosaccharides that act as a hydrator for the skin. When applied directly on the skin, this serum works wonders for acne, enhances natural glow and protects skin cells from environmental damage.
iv. The venom extracted from the ocean snail is highly beneficial for people suffering from addictions, depression and Parkinson’s disease. This substance produces a synthetic version of the toxin that blocks or stimulates receptors, which release chemicals in the brain.
In addition, toxins excreted by snails are valuable in stimulating dopamine, found lacking in people with neurological diseases.

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Processing and marketing of Snails
How to setup a snail farm

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