{"id":100,"date":"2021-08-04T05:57:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T05:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org\/?p=100"},"modified":"2021-08-04T05:57:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T05:57:03","slug":"11-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-eating-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org\/?p=100","title":{"rendered":"11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Eating Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"css-0\">\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=66\">Fish<\/a> is among the healthiest foods on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D.<\/p>\n<p>Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 11 health benefits of eating fish that are supported by research.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"css-yhe8zq\"><span class=\"css-rwmw5v\"><span class=\"css-mjp0j9\"><picture class=\"css-16pk1is\"><source srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-prod.healthline.com\/hlcmsresource\/images\/topic_centers\/2020-6\/woman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\" \/><source srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-prod.healthline.com\/hlcmsresource\/images\/topic_centers\/2020-6\/woman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" \/><source srcset=\"\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-prod.healthline.com\/hlcmsresource\/images\/topic_centers\/2020-6\/woman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"css-1lwg88w\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-prod.healthline.com\/hlcmsresource\/images\/topic_centers\/2020-6\/woman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg?w=1155&amp;h=1528\" alt=\"\" \/><\/picture><\/span><a class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-1fquaub\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/images-prod.healthline.com\/hlcmsresource\/images\/topic_centers\/2020-6\/woman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg\" data-event=\"|Sharebar more|Pinterest\" data-pin-log=\"button_pinit\" data-pin-href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button?guid=FHVcmF8jX_Kw-1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fnutrition%2F11-health-benefits-of-fish&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-prod.healthline.com%2Fhlcmsresource%2Fimages%2Ftopic_centers%2F2020-6%2Fwoman-eating-fish-sushi-raw-1296x728-header.jpg&amp;description=11%20Evidence-Based%20Health%20Benefits%20of%20Eating%20Fish\"><span class=\"css-8yl26h\">Share on Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_2\"><\/a>1. High in important nutrients<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_2\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Fish is packed with many nutrients that most people are lacking.<\/p>\n<p>This includes high-quality protein,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/iodine-rich-foods\">iodine<\/a>, and various vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>Fatty species are sometimes considered the healthiest. That\u2019s because fatty fish, including salmon, trout, sardines, tuna, and mackerel, are higher in fat-based nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>This includes vitamin D, a fat-soluble nutrient that many people are lacking.<\/p>\n<p>Fatty fish also boast\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/what-are-omega-3-fatty-acids\">omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, which are crucial for optimal body and brain function and strongly linked to a reduced risk of many diseases (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1365-277X.2004.00552.x\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>To meet your omega-3 requirements, eating fatty fish at least once or twice a week is recommended. If you are a vegan, opt for omega-3 supplements made from microalgae.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Fish<br \/>\nis high in many important nutrients, including high-quality protein, iodine,<br \/>\nand various vitamins and minerals. Fatty varieties also pack omega-3 fatty<br \/>\nacids and vitamin D.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"css-20w1gi\">\n<aside class=\"css-0 css-0\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"css-1sq15os\" data-empty=\"true\">\n<div class=\"css-1hjaa0k\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"inline0__slot\" class=\"css-viwnne\" data-adbridg-ad-class=\"inline0\" data-ad=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"onequarter-of-article\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_3\"><\/a>2. May lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_3\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Heart attacks and strokes are the two most common causes of premature death in the world (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.who.int\/mediacentre\/factsheets\/fs310\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Fish is considered one of the most\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/heart-healthy-foods\">heart-healthy foods<\/a>\u00a0you can eat.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, many large observational studies show that people who eat fish regularly have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22682084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21914258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23112118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24405571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>In one study in more than 40,000 men in the United States, those who regularly ate one or more servings of fish per week had a 15% lower risk of heart disease (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19064523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Researchers believe that fatty types of fish are even more beneficial for heart health due to their high omega-3 fatty acid content.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Eating<br \/>\nat least one serving of fish per week has been linked to a reduced risk of<br \/>\nheart attacks and strokes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"hl-incontent-video-ad\" class=\"css-1sxbpyw\" data-adbridg-ad-class=\"hl-incontent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_4\"><\/a>3. Contain nutrients that are crucial during development<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_4\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>The omega-3 fat\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/dha-docosahexaenoic-acid\">docosahexaenoic acid<\/a>\u00a0(DHA) is especially important for brain and eye development (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16087970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, it\u2019s often recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women eat enough omega-3 fatty acids (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18184094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>However, some fish are high in\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/mercury-content-of-fish\">mercury<\/a>, which is linked to brain developmental problems.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, pregnant women should only eat low-mercury fish, such as salmon, sardines, and trout, and no more than 12 ounces (340 grams) per week.<\/p>\n<p>They should also avoid raw and uncooked fish because it may contain microorganisms that can harm the fetus.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Fish<br \/>\nis high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is essential for brain and eye<br \/>\ndevelopment. It\u2019s recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women get enough<br \/>\nomega-3s but avoid high-mercury fish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_5\"><\/a>4. May boost brain health<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_5\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Your\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-brain-foods\">brain function<\/a>\u00a0often declines with aging.<\/p>\n<p>While mild mental decline is normal, serious neurodegenerative ailments like Alzheimer\u2019s disease also exist.<\/p>\n<p>Many observational studies show that people who eat more fish have slower rates of mental decline (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16216930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Studies also reveal that people who eat fish every week have more gray matter \u2014 your brain\u2019s major functional tissue \u2014 in the parts of the brain that regulate emotion and\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/ways-to-improve-memory\">memory<\/a>\u00a0(<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25084680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Fish<br \/>\nintake is linked to reduced mental decline in older adults. People who eat fish<br \/>\nregularly also have more gray matter in the brain centers that control memory<br \/>\nand emotion.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_6\"><\/a>5. May help prevent and treat depression<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_6\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Depression is a common mental condition.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s characterized by low mood, sadness,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-reasons-you-are-tired\">decreased energy<\/a>, and loss of interest in life and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Although it isn\u2019t discussed nearly as much as heart disease or obesity, depression is currently one of the world\u2019s biggest health problems.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have found that people who eat fish regularly are much less likely to become depressed (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3976923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Numerous controlled trials also reveal that omega-3 fatty acids may fight depression and significantly increase the effectiveness of antidepressant medications (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17685742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">13<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12365878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17267927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Fish and omega-3 fatty acids may also aid other mental conditions, such as bipolar disorder (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21903025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">16<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY<br \/>\n<\/strong>Omega-3 fatty acids may combat depression<br \/>\nboth on their own and when taken with antidepressant medications.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_7\"><\/a>6. A good dietary sources of vitamin D<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_7\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin D functions like a steroid hormone in your body \u2014 and a whopping 41.6% of the U.S. population is deficient or low in it (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21310306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Fish and fish products are among the\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/9-foods-high-in-vitamin-d\">best dietary sources<\/a>\u00a0of vitamin D. Fatty fish like salmon and herring contain the highest amounts (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25466665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">18<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A single 4-ounce (113-gram) serving of cooked\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-benefits-of-salmon\">salmon<\/a>\u00a0packs around 100% of the recommended intake of vitamin D.<\/p>\n<p>Some fish oils, such as cod liver oil, are also very high in vitamin D, providing more than 200% of the Daily Value (DV) in a single tablespoon (15 ml).<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t get much sun and don\u2019t eat fatty fish regularly, you may want to consider taking a\u00a0<a class=\"css-5r4717 content-link content-link css-30rb2\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2F3LYZv?correlationId=46437ec9-8b6e-4bc5-a777-acb4d96c4f08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" data-event=\"In-Content Affiliate Link|undefined|clicked\" data-sponsor-index=\"1\">vitamin D supplement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty<br \/>\nfish is an excellent source of vitamin D, an important nutrient in which over<br \/>\n40% of people in the United States may be deficient.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"css-1ivv8yj\" data-empty=\"true\">\n<div class=\"css-1hjaa0k\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ina\" class=\"css-bviy42\" data-adbridg-ad-class=\"undefined\" data-ad=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_8\"><\/a>7. May reduce your risk of autoimmune diseases<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_8\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissues.<\/p>\n<p>Several studies link omega-3 or fish oil intake to a reduced risk of\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/prevent-diabetes\">type 1 diabetes<\/a>\u00a0in children, as well as a form of autoimmune diabetes in adults (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/14668274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">19<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/14668274\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4216999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">21<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D in fish and fish oils may be responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Some experts believe that fish intake may also lower your risk of rheumatoid\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-foods-for-arthritis\">arthritis<\/a>\u00a0and multiple sclerosis, but the current evidence is weak at best (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4201724\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">22<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24158977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">23<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Eating<br \/>\nfish has been linked to a reduced risk of type 1 diabetes and several other<br \/>\nautoimmune conditions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_9\"><\/a>8. May help prevent asthma in children<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_9\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Asthma is a common disease characterized by chronic inflammation of your airways.<\/p>\n<p>Rates of this condition have increased dramatically over the past few decades (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3522136\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">24<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that regular fish consumption is linked to a 24% lower risk of asthma in children, but no significant effect has been found in adults (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3827145\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">25<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Some<br \/>\nstudies show that children who eat more fish have a lower risk of asthma.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"threequarter-of-article\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_10\"><\/a>9. May protect your vision in old age<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_10\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/8-nutrients-for-eyes\">vision impairment<\/a>\u00a0and blindness that mostly affects older adults (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22559899\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">26<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Some evidence suggests that fish and omega-3 fatty acids may protect against this disease.<\/p>\n<p>In one study, regular fish intake was linked to a 42% lower risk of AMD in women (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3134638\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">27<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Another study found that eating fatty fish once per week was linked to a 53% decreased risk of neovascular (\u201cwet\u201d) AMD (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18689376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">28<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>People<br \/>\nwho eat more fish have a much lower risk of AMD, a leading cause of vision<br \/>\nimpairment and blindness.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_11\"><\/a>10. Fish may improve sleep quality<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_11\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Sleep disorders have become incredibly common worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Increased\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/block-blue-light-to-sleep-better\">exposure to blue light<\/a>\u00a0may play a role, but some researchers believe that vitamin D deficiency may also be involved (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22583560\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">29<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>In a 6-month study in 95 middle-aged men, a meal with salmon 3 times per week led to improvements in both\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important\">sleep<\/a>\u00a0and daily functioning (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4013386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The researchers speculated that this was caused by the vitamin D content.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>Preliminary<br \/>\nevidence indicates that eating fatty fish like salmon may improve your sleep.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_12\"><\/a>11. Delicious and easy to prepare<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_12\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Fish is delicious and easy to prepare.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, it should be relatively easy to incorporate it into your diet. Eating fish one or two times per week is considered sufficient to reap its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, choose wild-caught fish rather than\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/wild-vs-farmed-salmon\">farmed<\/a>. Wild fish tends to have more omega-3s and is less likely to be contaminated with harmful pollutants.<\/p>\n<p>Salmon can be prepared baked,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/why-fried-foods-are-bad\">fried<\/a>, seared, or boiled. It pairs well with a multitude of vegetables and grains.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY\u00a0<\/strong>You<br \/>\ncan prepare fish in a number of ways, including baked and fried. If you\u2019re<br \/>\nable, select wild-caught varieties over farmed ones.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_13\"><\/a>The bottom line<\/div>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_13\" class=\"content_body\"><\/div>\n<p>Fish is a <a href=\"\/?page_id=67\">wonderful source of high-quality protein<\/a>. Fatty species also pack heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, it has numerous benefits, including vision protection and improved mental health in\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/nutritional-needs-and-aging\">old age<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, fish is easy to prepare, so you can add it to your diet today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet. It\u2019s loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D. Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of eating fish that are supported by research. 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