| Nowadays,
itfs a challenge to keep up with whatfs healthy and what is
not. From day to day, countering information is in circulation
touting the benefits and drawbacks of certain foods. To clear
the murky nutritional information regarding what foods mean in
the way of health, the following overview will tally some scores.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are extolled by cardiologists
- Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish
such as mackerel and salmon.
- Other data depicts that farmed salmon (trusted
fish source for omega-3s) may pose other health risks and concerns.
Since farmed salmon are raised on fish oil pellets that come
from the local fish commonly contaminated with cancer-causing
PCBs, the risk of cancer outweighs the benefits of eating the
omega fatty acid fish. (Source the November 2005 Journal of
Nutrition)
- Farmed salmon from South America especially
from Chile showed the smallest level of pollutants. North America
came in second while the highest level was found in Europe.
- In other food sources omega-3 fatty acid
may be found in flaxseed, walnuts, and, canola oil.
- Omega-3 fatty acids is known for its protecting
agents to the heart to fend-off inflammation, which may trigger
clogged arteries, and may defend against irregular heartbeats.
Thus, a sporadic heart beat may trigger a sudden heart attack.
- Based on emerging statistics from clinical
trials, omega-3s offer other health advantages too:
-- Staves off complications from diabetes
-- Is being prescribed to quell depression
-- Invigorates the body with more energy
-- Is used to treat the Alzheimer's disease
-- Offers better skin and resilient fingernails
- Despite the potential of contaminants contained
in fish, omega-3 supplements are available from flax or fish
oil; however, high intakes of supplements may
lead to internal bleeding in various individuals |
