You’ve
likely heard before that eating seafood is a good way to get a
healthy dose of Omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t be frightened by the
“fatty acids” tag, though, as Omega-3 is every bit as useful in
maintaining good health.
Omega-3
is a type of unsaturated (healthy) fatty acid present in large
concentrations in fish and most seafood; this is in direct contrast
to the loads of saturated (unhealthy) fatty acids present in meat.
Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids have been shown to potentially lower
bad cholesterol levels, and even reduce inflammation throughout the
body that may damage your circulatory system and lead to heart
disease.
Most
of the benefits from Omega-3 fatty acids are focused on the
cardiovascular system. One study has shown that Omega-3 fats are
anti-arrhythmic (i.e. they prevent cardiac arrhythmia or irregular
heartbeat), anti-thrombotic (prevent blood clot formation inside the
blood vessels), and anti-atherosclerotic (prevent the accumulation of
fatty deposits in the arteries).
The
health benefits of Omega-3-rich seafood do not stop there, either.
Omega-3 has also been shown to prevent cancer (particularly breast,
prostate, and colon cancer), inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes,
obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, and even arthritis. People with
conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder can
also benefit from Omega-3 fatty acids given that fat comprises
roughly 60 percent of the brain.
So
go on and have a good helping of seafood today, either at home or at
the best seafood restaurant in town. Seafood is that good for you!
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