Nile Perch

Nile Perch


Scientific Name: Lates niloticus (Latidae)


lake victoria perch, victoriabarsch, perche du lac victoria, pesce di lago victoria, bikutoriakopachi, perca del lago victoria




Lake Victoria perch (formerly called Nile Perch Fish) is a freshwater fish found in central Africa’s lakes and rivers.











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Its Active Constituents:

• Nile Perch Fish contain:

Nile Perch Fish is excellent in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

Nile Perch Fish is very good in Protein, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Choline, Cholesterol.

Nile Perch Fish has average trace of Energy, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6.

• Most freshwater white-fleshed fish or lean fish are:

• Low in fat and calories.

• Extremely rich in high-quality Protein. Lean fish typically have a mild flavour, making them adaptable to every sort of cuisine.

• Have Omega-3 Fatty Acids but not to the level of oily fish.




Health Benefits of Nile Perch Fish



Anti-Aging

Anti-Aging


Nile Perch Fish Protein content positive biological properties (such as Anti-Inflammatory and anti-oxidants) inhibits Protein oxidation.




Foods & Bones

Bones

Bones


Nile Perch Fish Protein content stimulates the production and activity of insulin-like growth factor-1 that stimulates Bone formation and the regulation of Bone Metabolism.




Foods & Bones

Cancer Prevention

Cancer & Tumor Prevention


Nile Perch Fish Selenium content helps Fight Cancer (anti-carcinogenic) as low levels of the mineral have been linked to an increased risk of Prostate Cancer.

• Its Vitamin B12 content is supplementation is now being studied as a way to help lower the risk of certain kinds of Cancers (including cervical, Prostate and Colon Cancers), especially when taken with Folate.

• Its Vitamin D content helps in Anti-Cancer activities as majority of studies has found a protective relationship between sufficient Vitamin D status and lower risk of Cancer.




Foods & Cancer

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System


Nile Perch Fish Selenium helps prevent heart disease and has anti-atherogenic properties. It is believed that one of the main causes of cardiomyopathy (a disease which causes The Heart muscle to deteriorate, leading to Heart Failure and ultimately, death) is Selenium deficiency.

• Its Vitamin B12 content is a water-soluble vitamin with great health benefits on the red blood cell formation which has a significant improvement on cardiovascular health.

• Its Vitamin D content regulates arterial blood pressure and provides cardiovascular protection. It supports cognition and prevents chronic fatigue, type 2 Diabetes and heart-related conditions (such as Hypertension, heart attacks, congestive Heart Failure and Stroke).




Foods & Cardiovascular System

Circulatory System

Circulatory System


Hemoglobin (Protein constituted) ensures a passage of oxygen in the red blood cells and very important for the molecular transportation and storage of various substances across the cell membranes (smooth flow of blood and nourishment of the body’s cells, tissues and muscles).

• Its Vitamin B12 content supports the production of both red blood cells and Bone marrow. It supports the production of Bone marrow and red blood cells by supporting the erythropoiesis process (New insights into erythropoiesis: the roles of Folate, Vitamin B12, and Iron).




Foods & Circulatory System

Detoxification

Detoxification


Nile Perch Fish Proteins have osmosis effect, thus capable of balancing and regulating body Fluids which in-turn assists in muscles and nerve cells functioning.

• Its Selenium content helps to rid of the effects of a number of toxic metals and antagonize the effects of a number of toxic metals by binding with some, creating inactive complexes and helping to rid of them in the system.




Foods & Detoxification

Digestive System

Digestive System


Nile Perch Fish Protein digestion is extremely important for the absorption of Amino Acids in the body as pepsin (enzymes activated by the gastric juices) start the digestion of Proteins in The Stomach and completes it in the small intestine together with the absorption of peptides and Amino Acids in the bloodstream.

• Its Vitamin B12 content aids in digestion as it is needed to support a healthy Metabolism and the breakdown of foods within The Stomach by fostering healthy bacteria within the gut environment.




Foods & Digestive System

Energy

Energy


Nile Perch Fish Proteins are a major source of Energy and its Vitamin B12 helps maintain Energy levels by benefiting your Metabolism because it’s needed to convert Carbohydrates into usable glucose in the body.




Foods & Energy

Hair

Hair


Nile Perch Fish Vitamin B12 content is essential for healthy Skin, Hair and nails because it plays a major part in cell reproduction.




Foods & Hair

Immune System

Immune System


Nile Perch Fish Proteins are a source of peptides having positive biological properties (such as Anti-hypertensive, Anti-Inflammatory, opioid, Calcium-binding, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidants).

• Its Selenium content has protective anti-oxidant effect that seems to inhibit cell proliferation and boosts/strengthen the Immune System (anti-oxidant and Immuno-Modulatory).

• A good intake lowers homocysteine levels.

Homocysteine is an Amino Acids believed to cause cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, Depression, Schizophrenia and even Alzheimer’s Disease.

• Its Vitamin D content improves our Immune System‘s response to external threats and keeps inflammation and bacterial Infections under control.




Foods & Immune System

Infections

Infections


Nile Perch Fish Selenium content helps to heal Wounds and protects the cells.




Foods & Infections

The Liver

The Liver


• Adequate Protein consumption may reduce the risk of hyperammonemia as it increases the function of the enzymes involved in the urea cycle and also inhibit Protein malabsorption due to enteropathy in portal Hypertension.




Foods & The Liver

Men Health

Men Health


Nile Perch Fish Selenium content is necessary for normal testicular development (spermatogenesis and spermatozoa motility and function in males).




Foods & Men Health

Metabolism

Metabolism


• They are good sources of B-complex Vitamins which helps to turn the food you eat into Energy.

Amino Acids are the central units in Protein Metabolism which is incorporated into various Proteins and converted to metabolically essential compounds (such as nucleic acids, creatine, and porphyrins).

• Its Selenium content is essential for the proper functioning of the Thyroid Gland as it regulates the activity of the Thyroid Gland by stimulating Thyroid Hormone production.

• Its Vitamin B12 content ensures adequate Energy levels by helping the body metabolize fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates, facilitating macro-nutrients and Vitamins and Minerals absorption. Its necessary for Folate Metabolism, DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, to convert homocysteine to Methionine, and to synthesize the myelin Sheath of nerves.

• Its Vitamin D content promotes intestinal Calcium and Phosphorus absorption, thus maintaining muscle integrity and supports muscle activity. It also regulate Bone Metabolism and control paraThyroid Hormone secretion.




Foods & Metabolism

Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal System


Nile Perch Fish high-quality Protein makes it essential for maintaining and repairing tissue, organs and muscles.

• Its Proteins are present in the muscle tissues in the form of many microfilaments and provide muscle structure, thus play an important role in muscle contraction and coordination.

• Its Selenium content has powerful Anti-Inflammatory effects that helps reduce joint inflammation.

• Its Vitamin B12 content prevents ataxia (a condition which leads to involuntary muscle contractions, loss if sensitivity in limbs, distorted perception, instability and overall poor muscle coordination).

• Its Vitamin D content plays a role in skeletal muscle health and function as it prevents falls caused by muscle weakness and supports Bone density, thus reducing the risk of developing Osteoporosis.




Foods & Musculoskeletal System

Oral & Dental

Oral & Dental





Foods & Dental

Pregnancy

Pregnancy


Nile Perch Fish Vitamin B12 is needed to create nucleic acid or DNA (the basic genetic Material that’s used to create the entire body).

• Its Vitamin D content adequate intake in Pregnancy is optimal for Maternal, fetal, and child health.




Foods & Pregnancy

Reproductive Health

Reproductive Health


Nile Perch Fish Vitamin D content modulates male and female Reproductive processes and might inFluence Steroidogenesis of the sex Hormones estradiol and progesterone in healthy women and high 25(OH) D levels might be associated with Endometriosis.




Foods & Reproductive Health

Respiratory System

Respiratory System





Foods & Respiratory System

Skin Health

Skin Health


Collagen (an important and abundant fibrous/structured Protein) provides much needed strength to the cells, tissues, and organ (such as Skin), thereby revitalizing/repairing/reconditioning the Skin from constant wear and tear.

• Its Vitamin B12 content is essential for healthy Skin, Hair and nails because it plays a major part in cell reproduction.

• Its Vitamin D content supports the treatment of Skin conditions (such as Psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and scleroderma (Skin hardening)) and melatonin adjustment.




Foods & Skin Health

The Brain & Nervous System

The Brain & Nervous System


• Several Protein complexes form receptor which are present in the Nervous System, assisting in the transmission of nerve signals within the cells and regulate the central Nervous System.

• Its Selenium content is helpful in reducing the severity of intracranial pressure. Increasing Selenium intake may prove helpful in reducing the severity and treating symptoms of intracranial pressure (such as Headaches, mild speech impairment, Nausea, Dizziness and fatigue).

• Its Vitamin B12 content ensures the proper development of nerve cells, improves memory and helps protect the integrity of the myelin Sheath (a Nervous System and a layer surrounding the axon [the tail] of a neuron [nerve cell]).

• Its Vitamin D content supports the release of endorphins (molecules similar to Proteins which induce a euphoric state), which in turn induce greater Energy levels and better mood.




Foods & Nervous System

Weight Management

Weight Management


Nile Perch Fish Protein content promotes satiety.




Foods & Weight Management








The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Nile Perch


The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

(per 100g) of

Nile Perch



Best Rated For:

Water (g) – 79.13 (-)
0.00%
Energy (2,000.21 Kcal) – 91 (Trace)
4.55%
Protein (90.56g) – 19.39 (Good)
21.41%
Total Fat (53.27g) – 0.92 (Trace)
1.73%
Ash (g) – 1.24 (-)
0.00%
Carbohydrate (279.66g) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Total Dietary Fiber (17.1g) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Total Sugars (g) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Calcium (663mg) – 80 (Good)
12.07%
Iron (11.58mg) – 0.9 (Trace)
7.77%
Magnesium (275.4mg) – 30 (Good)
10.89%
Phosphorus (1,143mg) – 200 (Good)
17.50%
Potassium (2,499mg) – 269 (Good)
10.76%
Sodium (2,160mg) – 62 (Trace)
2.87%
Zinc (13.5mg) – 1.11 (Trace)
8.22%
Copper (2.22mg) – 0.15 (Trace)
6.76%
Manganese (3.51mg) – 0.7 (Good)
19.94%
Selenium (24.90µg) – 12.6 (Rich)
50.60%
Vitamin C [Ascorbic Acid] (99mg) – 1.7 (Trace)
1.72%
Vitamin B1 [Thiamin] (0.96mg) – 0.07 (Trace)
7.29%
Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin] (1.08mg) – 0.1 (Trace)
9.26%
Vitamin B3 [Niacin] (10.44mg) – 1.52 (Good)
14.56%
Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] (4.5mg) – 0.75 (Good)
16.67%
Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine] (1.59mg) – 0.12 (Trace)
7.55%
Total Folate (µg) – 5 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin B9 [Folate/Folic Acid] (240µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Food Folate (µg) – 5 (-)
0.00%
Dietary Folate Equivalents (µg) – 5 (-)
0.00%
Total Choline (474mg) – 65 (Good)
13.71%
Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin] (2.4µg) – 1.9 (Rich)
79.17%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (2,207.79IU) – 30 (Trace)
1.36%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663μg RAE) – 9 (Trace)
1.36%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663μg) – 9 (Trace)
1.36%
Alpha-Carotene ([estimated] 7,956µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Beta-Carotene ([estimated] 3,978µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Beta-Cryptoxanthin ([estimated] 7,956µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Lycopene ([estimated] 19,890µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Lutein + Zeaxanthin ([estimated] 22,873.5µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin E [Alpha-Tocopherol] (6.6mg) – 0.2 (Trace)
3.03%
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (4.44µg) – 3 (Rich)
67.57%
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (177.6IU) – 118 (Rich)
66.44%
Vitamin K [Phylloquinone] (51µg) – 0.1 (Trace)
0.20%
Saturated Fatty Acid (7.02g) – 0.185 (Trace)
2.64%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (15.6g) – 0.152 (Trace)
0.97%
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (24.9g) – 0.368 (Trace)
1.48%
Cholesterol (300mg) – 90 (Rich)
30%
Vitamin B8 [Biotin] (51µg) –
Chromium (30µg) –
Fluorine (3.51mg) –
Iodine (131.4µg) –
Molybdenum (50.1µg) –
Chloride (2,061mg) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-6] (g) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-3] (g) –
Boron (17.4mg) –
Nickel (0.9mg) –
Vanadium (1.02mg) –