Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly
- one or two serves weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases
ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.
Selected research findings include:
Brain and eyes: Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can contribute
to the health of brain tissue and the retina (the back of the
eye).
Cardiovascular disease: Eating fish every week reduces the risk
of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and
inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood
pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting "good" cholesterol.
Dementia: Elderly people who eat fish or seafood at least once a
week may have a lower risk of developing dementia, including
Alzheimer's disease.
Depression: People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence
of depression (depression is linked to low levels of omega-3 fatty
acids in the brain).
Diabetes: Fish may help people with diabetes manage their blood
sugar levels.
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(China Daily January 1, 2008)