How can fish help you?

Posted October 6, 2014 by PTI Admin

Fish is a great source of EPA and DHA, two important fatty acids that protect your body. Not only is DHA important for your brain and it’s development, but EPA and DHA protect the heart. They can protect healthy individuals, people at high risk for cardiovascular disease, and people who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that EPA and DHA are associated with lowering cholesterol by dispersing fat, slightly lowing blood pressure, improving cardiovascular function due to their anti-inflammatory properties, decreasing the risk of arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and slowing the growth of plaque in the arteries. If you are not a fish eater, EPA and DHA can be made by your body from ALA. ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in flaxseeds, canola oil, walnut oil, and soy oil.

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