Nile perch is one of the tens of fish species in Uganda’s waters of Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is one of the few lakes in the world that have fresh water.

The benefits of Nile perch (locally known as empuuta in Luganda) are many and in this news report we shall only identify for you a few of its benefits.

The oil of the Nile Perch boosts the cardiovascular health, provides protection from stroke and heart attack as well.

It also reduces risks of breast colon and prostate cancer. Nile perch also lowers the risks of childhood disorders, boosts brain function and higher intelligence, lessens depression and psychosis. The medical experts also say that Nile perch flap oil is rich in vitamins A and vitamin E.