Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heartThe omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for your heart. Find out why the heart-healthy benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks.
By Mayo Clinic Staff If you're worried about heart disease, eating one to two servings of fish a week could reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack. For many years, the American Heart Association has recommended that people eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week. Doctors have long believed that the unsaturated fats in fish, called omega-3 fatty acids, are the nutrients that reduce the risk of dying of heart disease. However, more-recent research suggests that other nutrients in fish or a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients in fish may actually be responsible for the health benefits from fish. Read Article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/omega-3/art-20045614 Comments are closed.
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