Studies show regular weekly portions of fatty fish have multiple health benefits, Chemist Direct discovers, reducing heart problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and promoting brain development.
London (PRWEB UK) 16 August 2013
Oily fish is a good source of protein and if you eat the bones of a fish, as you do when you eat whitebait, sardines or pilchards, then you can also get calcium from them. It also provides us with nutrients like vitamins A and D, which are important for healthy bones and skin, and help us fight off infections.
Oily fish includes herring, mackerel, pilchard, salmon, sardine, trout and fresh tuna and these fish contain long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. A healthy diet should include at least two portions of fish a week, including one of oily fish which is around 140g when cooked. Some white fish and shellfish also contain omega-3 but not as much as oily fish.
Pregnant women and those who want to conceive in the future should eat no more than two portions of oily fish a week because it can contain low levels of pollutants that can build up in the body (1). Although omega-3 is also found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts and flax seeds, this is different from the long-chain type found in oily fish.
The main benefit associated with both heart and brain health is the specific type of long-chain omega-3 fats that oily fish contain. While it’s not clear exactly how these particular omega-3 fats are good for our hearts, it is thought that there are several benefits, including helping to prevent the blood from clotting, regulating heart rhythm and helping to lower levels of blood fats called triglycerides. (2)
Earlier this year, research found that a combination of aspirin and fish oil could also be the best way to tackle arthritis. They were found to work together to combat the inflammation responsible for illnesses from heart disease and cancer to arthritis and Alzheimer’s.
Scientists have revealed that people who tuck in to fatty fish at least once a week are far less likely to be hit by the chronic joint condition. And eating four servings of lean fish – such as cod, haddock or tinned tuna – can also have a similar impact.
References:
1) http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/fish-shellfish.aspx
2) http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-online/april-may-2012/nutrition/oily-fish.aspx
3) http://ard.bmj.com/content/suppl/2013/08/13/annrheumdis-2013-203338.DC2/annrheumdis-2013-203338_press_release_to_upload.pdf
4) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23668505
2) http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-online/april-may-2012/nutrition/oily-fish.aspx
3) http://ard.bmj.com/content/suppl/2013/08/13/annrheumdis-2013-203338.DC2/annrheumdis-2013-203338_press_release_to_upload.pdf
4) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23668505
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