Importance of Oily fish

Oily fish 

Examples of oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies. These types of fish have oil in their tissues and around the gut. Their lean fillets contain up to 30% oil, specifically, omega-3 fatty acids. These oils are known to provide benefits for the heart, as well as the nervous system. Oily fish are also known to provide benefits for patients with inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

Oily fish also contain vitamins A and D.

Scientists at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that prostate cancer progression was significantly slowed when patients went on a low-fat diet with fish oil supplements. (Link to article)


Oily fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids

The following benefits linked to fish oils or fish oil supplements have been reported online in Medical News Today:

• "Fish Oil Aids Bi-Polar Behavior In Mice, Hinders Alcohol Cravings"


• "Fish Oil May Prevent Muscle Loss In Breast Cancer Survivors"


• "Fish Oil Boosts Responses To Breast Cancer Drug Tamoxifen"


• "Fish Oil Omegas Now Fight Women's Vision Loss"


• "Fish Oil And Omega-3s, Helping Chemo Patients Gain Weight"