A fatty fish, mackerel has an ideal lipid profile. It is boosted with omega-3, polyunsaturated fatty acids good for cardiovascular health, among which are EPA and DHA. Anti-inflammatory, these play a role in particular in the fluidity of cell membranes, the functioning of the brain and nervous system, and the integrity of the retina.
Mackerel is recommended as part of the Mediterranean diet, a diet recommended to protect your heart.
Added to this are a slew of B vitamins (B2, B3, B6, B12) which are metabolism-friendly, vitamin D (75 g of flesh cover all the recommended daily allowances), minerals and trace elements (zinc, phosphorus , selenium, iron, magnesium), quality proteins (21.5 g/100 g of cooked meat). All for 228 Cal. / 100g.
Only problem : its richness in purines. Degraded into uric acid, they can cause gout attacks in predisposed people.