Do sardines provide omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and support heart and brain health?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that sardines contain high amounts of omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA, which are involved in regulating inflammation and maintaining healthy heart and brain function [1]. The evidence we’ve reviewed so far leans toward this being accurate, with 69.0...
Evidence from Studies
Salmon food matrix influences digestion and bioavailability of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00475a
Joint Effects of One Year of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Participant Dietary Fish Intake upon Circulating Lipid Mediators of Inflammation Resolution in a Randomized Controlled Trial
DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112413
Supplementation with EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids improves peripheral immune cell mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation in subjects with obesity.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109415
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