Friday, June 19, 2009

Study says eating fish leads to better health


Study Says Eating Fish Leads To Better Health


The study, "A Quantitative Analysis of the Risks and Benefits Associated with Changes in Fish Consumption," analyzed the potential impact of consumer reactions to federal advisories that warn about the effects of mercury exposure from fish.


Study Says Eating Fish Leads To Better Health


Eating more fish is good for your health. That's the finding of research conducted by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis (HCRA) at the Harvard School of Public Health.

The study, "A Quantitative Analysis of the Risks and Benefits Associated with Changes in Fish Consumption," analyzed the potential impact of consumer reactions to federal advisories that warn about the effects of mercury exposure from fish. Advisories could be misinterpreted and keep people from eating fish and seafood.

On average, Americans consume less than half the weekly intake of fish recommended by the federal government, in part due to fears of mercury exposure. However, the immense health benefits of fish and seafood far outweigh the minute risk of mercury contamination from commonly consumed fish.

"Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against coronary heart disease and stroke, and are thought to aid in the neurological development of unborn babies," said Joshua Cohen, lead

 



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