Fun Facts & Health Benefits of Oily Fish
Fun Facts & Health Benefits of Oily Fish
- Oily fish consists of salmon, herring, anchovies and sardines.
- Oily fish is rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and potentially lower the risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis.
- Omega-3 oils have been linked to higher levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) and lower levels of triglycerides in the blood.
- Consuming oily fish can help to protect agianst cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. A study published by the American Physiological Society suggest that fatty fish oils can protect the heart during times of mental stress.
- One meta-analysis of nearly 900,00 women has linked a higher consumption of oily fish with a lower risk of breast cancer. However, another team found that men with high quantities of omega-3 oil in their blood had a higher risk of prostate cancer.
- In one study of more than 40,00 male professionals in the U.S., those who regularly ate 1 or more servings of fish per week had a 15% lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Fish may help increase grey matter in the brain and protect it from age-related deterioration.

- Fish may help prevent and treat depression, making you a happier person.
- Fish is the only good dietary source of vitamin D.
- It may help prevent asthma in children.
- It may also protect your eyes from macular degeneration in your older years.
- In a 6-month study of 95 middle-aged men, a meal with salmon 3 times per week led to improvement in both sleep and daily functioning.
- Fish is delicious and easy to prepare.

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