Ghol Fish (blackspotted croaker)/ घोल मासा

Ghol fish , also known as the blackspotted croaker, is a species of fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. This fish an exotic specimen, considered to be one of the finest and most expensive variety of the marine fish. The Ghol fish, which is mostly found in the Indo-Pacific region, is one of the most expensive marine species in the world.

Ghol fish, biologically known as ‘Protonibea Diacanthus’ and commonly called the black-spotted croaker fish, is an exotic specimen. It is and prized in east Asia for its medicinal properties. From iodine, omega-3, DHA, EPA, iron, taurine, magnesium, fluoride, to selenium, it is loaded with rich nutrients. What makes this fish to be called as ‘Sea Gold’ is a pouch in its stomach, which has potent medicinal properties and has a high valuation in the overseas market.

Benefits of Ghol fish

1. Good for eye health: This fish contains many vitamins, minerals, proteins, which helps in maintaining eyesight.
2. Prevent ageing and wrinkles: The collagen content in the ghol fish prevents wrinkles and also keeps the elasticity of the skin intact.
3. Improves IQ of infants: Omega-3 content in it improves IQ of infants if fed on a regular basis – it stimulates the growth of brain cells.
4. Toning muscles: The black-spotted croaker is one fish that has tremendous benefits for toning muscles because of various minerals and vitamins. It provides Vitamin C that is required for collagen and elastin synthesis which has helps to supply essentials nutrients to the muscles.

Source: india .com