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Asked by anon-286218 to Ellen on 5 Mar 2021.
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Ellen Smith answered on 5 Mar 2021:
Oily fish is a really good source of omega-3s, which are ‘essential’ fatty acids (which have to be obtained from diet as your body can’t make them), there’s a lot of research in my area about the health benefits of consuming them. In particular in improving mood and brain function, across the lifespan.
So based on the evidence so far, I would say it’s advisable to follow the UK dietary guidelines of one portion of oily fish per week, as it is likely to have a beneficial health effect. There are also vegetarian/vegan omega-3 supplements (made from seaweed), for those who don’t eat fish.
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Dennis commented on :
I’m vitamin-D deficient. And oily fish happens to be also a good source of vitamin D. So I eat it whenever possible.