Catfish

A varied category of ray-finned fish includes catfish. Catfish vary in size and habit from the three largest species currently living, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish from Eurasia, and the piraba from South America. Catfish are named after their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers. Many of the larger species of catfish are raised in pens or caught for food, which gives them significant commercial significance.

Catfish contains Omega-3 fatty acids that have the ability to protect the vision of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In addition, catfish and shellfish also contain Retinol – a form of vitamin A that helps improve night vision. Catfish as well as shellfish not only have the ability to reduce asthma symptoms in children but also prevent respiratory diseases. In addition, catfish is one of the animals that play an essential role in the prevention of depression. Many studies have clearly shown a link between low Omega-3 levels and a higher risk of depression. In addition, they can also limit emotional disorders (SAD) and postpartum depression in pregnant women.

Catfish can grow to very large sizes. So, to promote their growth, many fish farmers feed their catfish with growth hormones. These hormones are the main cause of harm to human health. Natural catfish do not eat hormones, so it is less dangerous and has more nutritional value. Therefore, if you like to eat this fish, you should buy natural catfish to eat instead of farmed catfish.