Kidney Cancer Risk May Be Lowered Through Fatty Fish Consumption
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Another recent study jointly conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women‘s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, as well as Columbia University in New York also found that eating fish might slow the progression of prostate cancer. The findings of that study, however, were not specific to fatty or oily fish.
In addition, the omega-3 essential fatty acids in oily fish have previously been linked to a host of beneficial properties. They help regulate blood triglyceride levels, and may help slow the progression of atherosclerosis. They are also well lauded for their anti-inflammatory properties, and are thus helpful for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease.
Further, such fatty acids are useful in combating high blood pressure and in boosting immune function. With modern day diets containing excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, the omega-3′s in fatty fish are essential in achieving optimal balance.
Conclusion
If you are concerned that “fatty” fish sounds unhealthy, then Alicja Wolk from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has some assuring words.”The name fatty fish may frighten some people but this kind of fat is healthy so I would recommend to eat fatty fish, not lean, because you can get much more benefits,” she said. “Fatty fish per definition has also more calories but benefits are so overwhelming,” she also said.
To end off, an important note of caution is necessary – most fish today are very much contaminated with mercury and other chemicals which have polluted our waters. At the same time, some sources state that eating farm-raised fish may have negative effects on human health. Thus, when sourcing fish or fish supplements, it is important to look for high quality and uncontaminated ones. Otherwise, we may end up doing more harm than good to our own health.
Sources
Eating fatty fish warded off kidney cancer, study shows (http://www.independent.ie/health/eating-fatty-fish-warded-off-kidney-cancer-study-shows-79106.html)
Two Recent Studies on the Health Benefits of Fish and Fish Products (http://www.naturalnews.com/025253.html)
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