Will eating more fish help prolong my life?

Dr. Robin Miller, MD

Internal Medicine

Eating more fish might prolong your life, thinks Robin Miller, MD. A study shows that Americans who consumed more omega 3 fatty acids found in fish live on average longer than those who eat less. Watch this video to find out which fish are optimal.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Fish oils, grains and lamb are good sources of Omega 3 fatty acid, a nutrient that has a lot of buzz as being beneficial in the reduction of coronary artery disease. It's also been linked in studies to helping sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis. Flaxseed oil is another good source of this acid. Much research is being done on this nutrient, assisted by the fact that the Japanese diet typically has 10 times or more of the nutrient than the American diet. Some studies have also shown a reduction in colon cancer related to Omega 3 fatty acid consumption. Not everyone is able to reap the same benefits from Omega 3's however - one study shows that women with type 1 diabetes do not have a reduction in coronary artery disease with a diet high in this ingredient.

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