Effects of Feed Additives on Fish Health and Fillet Quality

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer have increased rapidly in various countries. Nutrition is an important factor in maintaining and improving health throughout life. Edible fishes are popular food sources for consumers due to their high nutritional value, including high-quality protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, these compositions are highly prone to degradation processes, such as oxidation threatening the quality of fish fillets. To avoid lipid and protein oxidations, various approaches have been practiced. In recent years, the use of additives in fish diets has attracted attention since muscle accumulation of antioxidants during feeding can prevent quality deterioration due to oxidation after processing and storage. On the other hand, live fish benefit from the positive effects of potential feed additives via improving the health status. Focusing on these aims, we are launching a Special Issue entitled “Effects of Feed Additives on Fish Health and Fillet Quality”, which invites related contributions.

Prof. Dr. Najmeh Sheikhzadeh
Guest Editor

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• Fish feed additives
• Fillet quality
• Fish health
• Immune system
• Biochemical indices