Dietary and nutritional value of fish and fish origin food products

Abstract

Present review article explains the dietary and nutritional value of various fish derived natural food products. Dietary use of fish is a good source of important nutrients such as proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.. Fish oil possesses polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) mainly  omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosanoids. Fish consumption is world's prime source of high-quality protein; and about 14–16 percent of the animal protein consumed worldwide. This article also emphasizes therapeutic uses of fish oil in healing of wounds, hyperpigmentation, dermatitis, and in cardiovascular risks. Fish oil usage is good for skin-related diseases and for photoageing, cancer, dermatitis, wound healing, and melanogenesis. Fish oil polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are highly beneficial in cardiovascular problems and dermatitis. These also affect neurotransmitter signaling and second messengers and shows antidepressant activity. In the present review various local, national, and international processed fish derived food currently available in the market fish dishes have been mentioned.