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Oct 17, 2006 3:27 pm US/Eastern
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More Benefits Revealed For Eating Fish
by Dr. Mallika Marshall
BOSTON (CBS4) ―
There is also good news for fish lovers. Eating fish is good for you and should be eaten on a regular basis -- with a few exceptions.
Over the years, research has found fish is swimming with heart healthy omega three fatty acids, but other studies warn some fish contain mercury and pollutants that can have sinking health effects.
"Customers have difficulty in making choices in terms of seafood because
They've received fragmented information," said Institute of Medicine advisor, Dr. Nicolas Stettler.
Now two new major reports conclude on the whole, the health benefits of fish outweigh the risks.
"On average Americans should eat seafood at least twice a week," said Stettler.
Wild salmon, albacore tuna and shark all provide benefits to the heart, but the shark and tuna have higher levels of mercury.
Because of that, researchers suggest children and pregnant women only eat up to four, three ounce servings of fish a week, avoid fish with more mercury -- like shark and swordfish -- and limit albacore tuna to only two servings a week.
As for healthy adolescents and adults, the best advice is to eat fish In moderation.
"You also want to eat a variety of fish so you're not exposing yourself to a single high level contaminant, in a single type of fish," said Samantha Heller of the New York University School of Medicine.
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