Food and Biomedical Applications of Fish Proteins

Fish-based diet and its health/nutritional benefits and global public awareness are on the rise. The fish protein and other bioactive compounds have innumerable health benefits for human well-being. Evidences suggest that proteins from fish have several beneficial metabolic effects. Fish-derived peptides containing bioactive amino acids beneficially influence pathways involved in body composition, hypertension, lipid profile, glucose metabolism, and many more. These also contain taurine, which is also known for its positive health benefits. Other than these benefits, proteins are also used in tissue engineering and other advanced therapeutical techniques. In this chapter, the food and biomedical applications of fish proteins are discussed in detail for the benefits of researchers, academicians, and industrialists.