Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Salmon May Help Prevent Inflammation and Heart Diseases

Intake of salmon may help unravel protective benefits for heart and vascular health by preventing the inflammatory process (atherosclerosis).

Highlights:

A new study unlocks the good news for all the salmon lovers
Salmon consumption is found to have protective benefits for heart and brain health
Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon are found to be involved in the activation process against inflammation of blood vessels and thereby prevent atherosclerosis

Intake of salmon may help unravel protective benefits for heart health, as per a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

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‘Regular consumption of salmon may help to protect the heart and vascular health by preventing the key inflammatory process — atherosclerosis.’
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Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that help to fight off the build-up of plaque within arterial walls (atherosclerosis) and protect against various fatal vascular diseases (heart attack and stroke).

Apart from boosting heart health, the anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty also have other health benefits that enhance brain and bone health and prevent autoimmune inflammatory conditions.

Types of Omega-3s

The main types of omega-3-fatty acids are:

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)

Among these, DHA and EPA are found in higher quantities in fatty fishes and seafood when compared to DPA. In addition, the ALA is abundant in plant-based oils.

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Overcome Atherosclerosis with Salmon

It was found that omega-3 fatty acids form molecules that aid in activating an important receptor involved in preventing the inflammation process of atherosclerosis.

“Omega-3 fatty acids can potentially help protect against atherosclerosis by several means, in particular by reducing inflammation, a key [factor] driving atherosclerosis disease. This study is just one piece of the big puzzle and further studies are needed before we can fully translate this to humans," says Hildur Arnardottir, PhD, lead author of the study.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Rich Foods

Some of the rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids are:

Fatty fishes (such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines)
Avocado and walnuts
Olive oil and Canola oil
Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, mustard seeds, and chia seeds
Spinach
Eggs
Red lentils, winter squash, and firm tofu
Soybeans, navy beans, and kidney beans
Seaweeds and oysters

Consumption of the right amount of miraculous nutrients — omega-3s not only regulates the rate of chronic inflammation but also helps reap the benefits of overall health.

Source-Medindia