Edible Insects as An Alternative Food Source and Their Potential Positive Effects on Human Health

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The difficulty of safe/quality transportation, the rapidly increasing population and the production of protein products obtained from animals have led us to think that they can be used as an "alternative protein" source. It is reported in the literature that insects are a good source of macro (especially protein, fat and chitin) and many bioactive nutrients. The digestibility rate of edible diseases by human physiology is high, along with the physiology of the progress of the insect species. In the literature, protein content and bioavailability are compared with other plant/animal protein sources, where a good “alternative” food source can be found. In addition to its anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory activities; Many clinical treatments are claimed in different areas of blood glucose levels and blood lipid profile. Authorities and current studies expressing their opinions in this field point out that edible parts of the edible parts may become a part of the more widespread human nutrition in the future as an "alternative" food source to meet the daily needs of the human body. However, comprehensive, safe and hygienic standards should be developed and implemented in order to ensure the consumption of edible insects, which have the potential of alternative food sources for the nutrition of the human population in the future.