Small Indigenous Fish: A Potential Source of Valuable Nutrients in the Context of Bangladesh

Peoples can readily and affordably obtain small indigenous fish species (SIS), with a maximum length of 25 cm, that be found in niches bodies water (such as canals, ponds, wetlands, streams, etc.). SIS contribute valuable significant macro- micronutrients Bangladesh. are excellent suppliers vitamins minerals. The main copper, iodine, iron, selenium, chromium, zinc, which help prevent mineral deficiency enzymatic response the human body. SIS, such mola (Amblypharyngodon mola), cotio (Osteobrama cotio), darkina (Esomus danricus), etc., easily digestible by gut. Nutrients these quickly accessible intestine. These comparatively cheap easy to capture promote presence particular including A, D, E, K, well vitamin B components. This review paper focuses on nutritional contribution their efficacy preventing malnutrition developing countries Bangladesh whole world.