Seafood health facts

Seafood is the best natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies based on information supplied by the American Health Foundation indicates that regularly eating small amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids has a beneficial effect by reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, one serving of fatty fish per week can reduce the risk of cardiac arrest by 50 to 70 percent.

Eyes
Contributes to vision development
Contributes to nerve growth in the retina
May reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome

Heart
Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
Decreases blood pressure slightly
Decreases risk of heart arrhythmias
Decreases heart triglyceride levels
Improves circulation
Increases HDL (good) Cholesterol

Joints
May help relieve symptoms and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis

Lungs
May help reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis and reduce the risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.