Health benefits of protein fish

Fish are widely recognized to be a highly-quality source of animal protein. Fish have been long viewed as ‘poor people’s food’. Protein is an important component to a balanced diet and essential in marinating good health and preventing disease.

Fish can be nutritionally very important in that it provides a source of easily digested, high quality protein containing essential amino acids, particularly lysine not necessarily obtainable elsewhere in such high concentrations.

Fish proteins are a source of energy and essential amino acids, required for growth and maintenance. Skeletal muscle strength and muscle density are maintained by an adequate protein intake.

Protein also used in the formation of important enzymes, hormones, various body fluids and certain chemicals needed for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.

Fish proteins also contribute to the physiochemical and sensory properties of various protein-rich foods. 

Fish proteins have health benefits in protection against cardiovascular disease, assist in brain and nervous system development, in fetal and infant development and seem to offer some protection against diabetes, chronic infections and certain types of cancer.

Proteins also helps maintain the normal acid-base base of human body and body tissues.
Health benefits of protein fish