The potential impacts of soy protein on fish gut health

• Main Authors: Kumar, Vikas, Hossain, Sakhawat, Ragaza, Janice A, Benito, Marina Rubio
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2020
• Subjects: soy protein; fish gut; gut health; Aquaculture and Fisheries; Biology
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/63; https://archium.ateneo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=biology-faculty-pubs
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Soy protein is the major source of protein as fishmeal replacement in fish feed because of its worldwide availability and low price. However, the presence of high carbohydrate content along with saponins, lectins, and phytates can have a negative impact on fish gut health. Based on the literature an...