Safer to get vitamin B12 from fish than from supplements: Kenyan fish insights

While studies have indicated that vitamin B12 can help in reducing the risk of cancer, the same studies also warn of possible harmful effects where the vitamins are consumed in excess. In a 2009 study on patients in Norway, consumers of manufactured vitamin B12 supplements were found to have a slightly higher cancer risk. The study involved 7,000 heart patients and determined those who consumed more B12 supplements were at a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and heart attacks.

When naturally consumed in food containing the vitamin B12, the risk of over-dosage is lowered. The body is able to gauge its deficiency level and absorb only what it needs at a time. This natural process is also advantageous because the consumption process provides the body with the opportunity to extract other rare vitamins and elements as needed by the body. Besides, what one gets from fish is the vitamin B complex as a whole which contains a wider range of vitamin B from B1 to B12. There are only limited quantities of each of these vitamins, lowering the risk of over-dosage even when fish is eaten very regularly.

Some of the species of fish in Kenya such as Nile Perch and Tilapia contain healthy amounts of vitamin B12. The traces, as contained as part of the vitamin B complex, are sufficient enough to provide the health benefits associated with the element, while being limited enough to ensure there is no risk of over-dosage. Good preparation of fish is also an important element in ensuring that vitamins are preserved in the best way possible. At LEFi, fish is handled and kept fresh from its fishing point in L.Victoria to the time the customers order. The nutrients are preserved through effective handling to the greatest extent possible. 

Kenyan Fish in Ongata Rongai

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      Fish straight from the shores of L.Victoria, now available at your convenience. Budget to eat fish at least twice a week. 

      For customers in other parts of Nairobi, all you need is to make a purchase of Kshs 2,000 and delivery can be arranged. 

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Will eating fish reduce the risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer?

Scientists, through various studies, have established a link between selected types of cancer with the intake of vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 is one of the vitamins contained in the vitamin B complex which is found in fish. Some of the fish containing the vitamin B complex are available in Kenya and include Tilapia and Nile Perch. Even though few studies have ventured into explaining the chemical processes through which vitamin B-12 helps in reducing the risk of breast cancer, plenty of studies have indicated that intake of this vitamin lowers the risk of breast cancer. With reference to cervical cancer, it was determined that when vitamin B-12 is consumed alongside other elements of the vitamin B complex, the risk of cervical cancer is lowered.

While these studies have been conducted in different parts of the world, the findings are as relevant to the Kenyan population as they are to the participating countries. Kenya is home to some of the healthiest fresh water and sea fishes recommended for optimum health.

Vitamin B-12 is part of the vitamin B-Complex which the body extracts naturally from food intake. One of these foods is fish: including sea fish and fresh water fish. The latter includes Tilapia and Nile Perch which are readily supplied by reputable organisations such as LEFi. By maintaining a weekly menu containing at least two servings of fish in a week, you reduce the risk of these selected types of cancer. In the end, it translates into a huge saving on what might otherwise be spent in dealing with the cancers mentioned.

Besides, associated benefits of regular intake of fish would be suitable; including reduced risk of anaemia, and reduced risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Reduced risk of memory loss and dementia is also strongly associated with regular consumption of fish. It’s therefore not only tasty and natural, but also a positive agent in one’s health. 

Weight issues? No problem, Just eat fish – Kenyan Fish Insights

As opposed to many sources of proteins that contain high calorie levels, some of the fish species found in Kenya such as Tilapia are considered to be among the leanest sources of proteins yet. The fish is very rich in proteins in addition to essential vitamins such as vitamin B complex, vitamin A, Vitamin D. It also contains minerals such as selenium, iron, and zinc.

The idea behind weight loss is ensuring that you use up more calories than you have consumed in a day. Apart from some Kenyan fish species such as Tilapia, most other foods (especially sources of protein) contain a much higher calorie level. If you eat food rich in calories, you will require very intensive physical activity in order to exhaust them. An average person would need to take physical exercises for more than hour per day to exhaust calories gained from the common foods eaten in Kenya and globally today. The unused calories are the ones converted into fats that are stored in various parts of your body. This is what breeds the weight loss that many are grappling with today: plus related health issues including diabetes which are accelerated by obesity.

But with fish, this problem is sorted to a certain extent. You eat to your fill and can use up the calorie intake without straining and taking up intensive physical exercises. This is the beauty of it: rich in protein, low in calorie. The best combination one could hope for. In Kenya, Tilapia is locally referred to as Ngege and is a favourite delicacy with a great taste. One of the best sellers of fish include LEFi which sources its supplies from Kenya’s largest lake, L.Victoria situated in the Western part of the country. 

Fish Supply Kenya

Quality fish in Kenya mainly comes from L.Victoria. This is a fresh water lake in Western Kenya. It is shared among three countries: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Fish supply in Kenya is largely dependent on the success of fish harvesting in this lake. However, there are other sources of fish; including L. Naivasha and L. Turkana. These are fresh water lakes that are known to be home to a number of fish species including Tilapia otherwise known as Ngege by the Western Kenya residents.

One of the main challenges in steadying fish supply in Kenya is the lack of economic infrastructure aimed at safeguarding traders from unscrupulous buyers. The converse is true where hones buyers are often prone to unscrupulous traders. LEFi comes in to fill this gap by providing stable supplies. We have the capacity to deliver hundreds of kilograms of fish to clients in Nairobi; helping to overcome the challenge of volatile supplies that make it difficult for players in the Kenyan hospitality industry to effectively satisfy their customers.

Our commitment is to inject integrity in fish supply in Kenya. The fish is not only delivered in good condition but also at affordable prices. Our quality assurance officers stationed at the shores of L.Victoria are trained and have gained experience in identifying high quality fish. The sifting ensures that only the best is presented to our customers. We are able to deliver in large quantities on a regular basis; saving you from volatility of supply. We deliver.