Fish

6.3 Health benefits associated with eating fish Fish is a rich source of ~ Omega 3 fats ~ Calcium ~ Iodine ~ Phosphorus ~ Coenzyme Q10 (or ubiquinone). Eating fish has been linked with ~ good mental health ~ less risk of having a fatal heart attack

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Additional Information

1. The body can make co-enzyme Q10. This compound helps cells to produce energy, it acts as anti-oxidant and may play a role in cancer protection possibly by stimulating the immune system.

 

2. Omega 3 fats, a type of poly-unsaturated fat found in fish (especially fatty fish), is thought to be one property in fish that makes it particularly healthy.

For instance we know that omega 3 fats:
1. Protect against arrhythmia (abnormal heart beat)
2. Prevent blood platelets (cell fragments) from sticking together
3. Reduce triglycerides (a type of blood fat).

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