In 2002, the American Heart Association already recommended eating fish, especially those rich in fatty acids and omega 3, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses. The association has just published a notice in their newspaper Circulation, in which they reaffirm their previous recommendations based on new studies.
Favor oily fish
Written by a group of nutrition experts, the opinion recommends consuming 2 servings of fish (not fried of course) for a total of 200 grams per week. Fish rich in fatty acids and omega 3 such as tuna, the salmon, mackerel, herring or even sardines, would make it possible to fight against the risks ofheart failure, coronary heart disease,cardiac arrest and D’Stroke.
The experts also looked at the mercury level found in seafood and it was concluded that mercury could be associated with serious neurological problems in infants, but would have no harmful effect on heart disease in adults.
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