Happily in Berkeley we have Tokyo Fish who will cut 3 oz of salmon and other marvelous( good for me) fish. I am 88, heart problems (A Fib) stents, high cholesterol ( now under control) with LovazaOmega 3, 40 mg statin. I might live to 100 ( God forbid) treadmill 2.5 mph elevation 6.5. Not bad for an old gal and I feel and look beautiful- great skin and thanks for the sardine on Toast. Will have it soon.
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Extending healthspan, or aging without health issues, is a complicated matter that requires near vegetarian diet in midlife and increase of protein intake in senior ages after 65, according to the longevity study done by the group of scientists led by Dr. Valter Longo of University of Southern California. (Source: The Longevity Diet)
We tend to believe we would be healthier if we take omega 3. However, this is again complicated. According to Mitchel A. Kling, MD, an associate professor of Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, we need to have a healthy liver to produce "plasmalogens" that are dispersed through the blood stream in the form of lipoproteins, which also transport cholesterol and other lipids including omega 3 fats to and from cells and tissues throughout the body, including the brain. Even though a person with enough omega 3 in the blood serum doesn't guaranty the optimum omega 3 level in the tissue if the person doesn't produce enough "plasmalogens" in the liver.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180724174225.htm
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Yeah, but what we really all want to know is "do fish oil capcils work?"
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Consumption of fish-oil softgel of 360mg Omega-3 as a part of my daily supplement intake. I strongly urge anyone with a heart condition, major depressive and anxiety order, arthritis make at least 1200mg 360mg of Omega -3 as part of your dietary use. I have health issues, as result, I'm trying to offset my health problems. Fish oil is my most important supplement. Remember, consult with your physician before starting a intake.
100% grass-fed beef also is high in omega 3's, with a perfect ratio of omega three and omega six. Unlike corn-fed beef, which is unhealthy for people and the environment, 100% grass-fed beef is healthy and the grazing practices for this beef has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to sequester carbon. An analysis of the various aspects of grass-fed beef production shows it to have a net benefit for climate.
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@Ms. Manners
Grass-fed beef is not a benefit to the climate, but a net detriment, both in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and land use. Citizens in affluent countries who are already consuming large amounts of animal protein should think twice before substituting one type of meat for one that is only marginally better. Eating less meat is the only way to reduce its environmental impact.
https://fcrn.org.uk/sites/default/files/project-files/fcrn_gnc_summary.pdf
Is that why seafood is so expensive now.?
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Another correlation study. When are we going to stop publicizing these headline grabbing meaningless studies?
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It is possible that people who eat salmon and similar fish are actually eating better overall, not to mention that the fish is often consumed instead of beef, chicken, or beef, all of which have negative health effects. Personally, I take an algae type Omega-3 and consume other plant sources (e.g., flax), because I think there is evidence that it is good for us - but I do not eat fish (or any meat, dairy, etc.) or take a fish source of Omega-3.
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I eat fish regularly, especially organic salmon. I also exercise regularly, mostly swimming and walking. At 72, I still look young, teach at a university, take classes and yet. . . I have stage 4 breast cancer and will be fortunate to see 75.
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@SKM
Stage 4 BC today is not the same as in past. With so many advances in medicine even women with stage 4 live much longer than expected.
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SKM. I'm so sorry for you,and wish you the very best......Mike
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Please read the following medical report that details a successful treatment of stage 4 breast cancer patient. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589510/
Dr. Thomas Seyfried of Boston College is a basic research scientist, but his office may direct you to a doctor in your neighborhood, though you must understand that this is not a standard procedure.
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Eat sardines packed in olive oil. That combination is high in Omega 3 and virtually pollution free. Also tasty.
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@Mike
Crunchy real bread hot toast, with olive oil on top and then spread with mashed up sardines and salt... Totally delicious.
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@Robin I agree entirely. I have a pair of sardines on toast every morning. A habit my father introduced to us after spending years in Britain during the war. Herring and sardines, especially if you can get them fresh are best. But the canned with olive oil or soybean oil are excellent as well.
I recently went on line and found the Monterey Aquarium Seafood Watch Program website. The aquarium is in California, south of San Francisco on the Pacific Ocean. My purpose was to buy some fish for myself which was good for me and the ocean.
That said, the Seafood Watch program "creates science-based recommendations that help consumers and businesses make ocean-friendly seafood choices". I printed a one page guide from their web site which tells me what are best choices to buy, good alternatives to buy, and lastly fish to avoid. The Seafood Watch Program "helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy ocean, now and for future generations". I'm quoting from the guide I printed. This program is to save oceans and fish, as the guide states that many fish we enjoy are in trouble due to destructive fishing and farming practices. I see it as a good buying guide for whatever fish I'm thinking of buying/eating. There are about 20+ types of fish under the Best Choices category. Hope this helps current fish lovers or those who want to expand their food choices. Enjoy.
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@Joan S.
You can also download the Seafood Watch app so you'll always have the most up-to-date information.
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Fish is also one of the best sources of toxic pollutants, which is why I favor plant-sources for my Omega 3s. See https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/fish/ for more info. One of the study co-authors appears to have a lot of conflicts of interest, according to BMJ. "Dr. Mozaffarian reports grants from NHLBI/NIH, during the conduct of the study; and personal fees from Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, DSM, Nutrition Impact, Pollock Communications, Bunge, Indigo Agriculture, Amarin, Acasti Pharma, and America’s Test Kitchen; scientific advisory board, Omada Health, Elysium Health, and DayTwo; and chapter royalties from UpToDate..."
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@Dan Frazier There are different kinds of fish, and many of the varieties that are richest in omega-3 fatty acids are lowest in mercury and other pollutants, for example: sardines, herring, anchovies, wild salmon, and mackerel (not Spanish mackerel, which is a different fish). Fish is also a good source of vitamin B-12, which cannot be obtained in significant amounts from any plant-based source. Most people in western countries should be eating more whole, plant-based foods, but some fish is almost certainly good for you. The question is: how much?
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Fish and fish oil good today, fish and fish oil bad tomorrow. Hard to keep up with all of the studies of how and what to eat as it seems to change monthly.
For comfort and longevity, it's hard to beat the Mediterranean diet and those described in the Blue Zones. I'll keep taking fish oil capsules from Costco daily and fresh fish once or twice a week. At age 82, and doing everything I did at age 52, something works. Maybe it's fish or fish oil or whatever, along with a plant based diet. Or, maybe it's that I love flyfishing.
In the meantime, I recommend that everyone take a newsfast, vote in the November election, eat a plant based diet, eat fish once a week, exercise five times a week, and surround yourself with loved ones. I'll give my next report at age 92.
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@David Michael
I am also age 82 and in good health without medication. I don't eat fish, except for an occasional fish and chips at Cracker Barrel. I mostly eat a Western diet of beef, pork, lamb and some chicken. Lots of pasta and potatoes and cooked veggies (I hate salads). I also don't exercise because I am deathly afraid of knee and hip surgeries. So you have your choice, my diet and exercise plan or David's. I will also let you know how things are going when I reach 92.
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@David Michael: wisdom. Inspiring, thank you!
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how much more of what kind o fish? i hav wild caught [ not fish farmed,] product of US, salmon, 5 oz, 3/ wk, evry othr day.
i think herrings a better source but it became unavail in a desirable form here.
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