Top 6 Health Benefits of Farmed Salmon
Supported by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Scientific Report4 and additional literature.1,2,3
#1 Eye Health
Higher intake of fish has been associated with a decreased risk in the progression of age-related macular degeneration.3
#2 Brain Health
Deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to everything from mood disorders to Alzheimer’s disease. Increased consumption of fatty fish, like salmon, is recommended as a main dietary source of these fatty acids.1
#3 Heart Health
Evidence suggests replacing saturated fats in the diet (fatty cuts of meat, cured meat etc.) with polyunsaturated fats, such as salmon, reduces the risk of dying from heart disease. 4
#4 Maternal Health
Seafood intake of at least 8 and up
to 12 ounces is encouraged among pregnant women, particularly varieties low in methylmercury and higher in omega 3 fatty acids, like salmon.4
#5 Healthy Aging
Regular consumption of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, may have a positive effect on cognition and therefore, could be useful in prevention of cognitive decline.2
#6 Childhood Development
The DGA 2020-2025 committee found evidence indicating that intake of seafood during pregnancy is positively associated with cognitive development in children.4
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REFERENCES:
1 Brandt, J. (2019). Diet in brain health and neurological disorders: risk factors and treatments. Brain Sciences, 9(9), 234.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci9090234
2Martí Del Moral, A., Fortique, F. (2019). Omega-3 fatty acids and cognitive decline: a systematic review. Nutrición Hospitalaria, 36(4), 939–49.
https://doi.org/10.20960/nh.02496.
3 Seddon, J., Cote, J., Rosner B. (2003). Progression of age-related macular degeneration: association with dietary fat, transunsaturated fat, nuts, and fish intake. Archives of Ophthalmology. 121, 1728–37
https://jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/archopht.121.12.1728
4 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Scientific report. 2015. http://health.gov/ dietaryguidelines/2015-scientific-report/