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

#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⁾