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Documented Benefits

Health Benefits linked to the consumption of seafood and Omega 3 fatty acids

As this list grows, references to studies and reports regarding specific health conditions will be added.

  • Coronary Heart Disease - AHA Scientific Statement: Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease, #71-0241 Circulation. 2002. 106: 2747-2757.
  • Arrythmias - Circulation (2004;110:368-73), Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids (2004;71:153–9)
  • Cancer
  • Alzheimers
  • Preclampsia - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
  • Post Partum Depression - Notes from NJAES Environotes, Fall 2004
  • Menopausal Symptoms - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
  • Post-Menopausal Osteoarthritis - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
  • Breast Cancer - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
  • Reduction in premature birth
  • Language skills in children (pregnancy study) - NIH study summary from NJAES Environotes, Fall 2004.
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