Fatty Fish Intake Increases Good Cholesterol Level

A recent study shows that increased intake of fatty fish can boost the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL). A total of 131 middle-aged individuals who were at risk of developing cardiovascular disease participated in the study. They were found to have metabolic syndrome features, such as impaired glucose tolerance, obesity, hypertension or elevated blood lipid levels.

The participants were asked to record what they had eaten, and their blood samples were checked before and after the three-month study.

The results revealed that a higher intake of fish increased the number of large HDL particles and the lipid components contained in them. These positive changes in lipid metabolism were observed in persons who ate at least 3 to 4 serves of fish a week. The study participants consumed fatty fish such as salmon, rainbow trout, herring and vendace. No butter or cream was added in the cooking.

Based on these findings, regular fish consumption exerts protective effects against the development of metabolic syndrome.

For more information go to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24587337.

Source: http://www.imgateway.net/page.jsp?p_name=News&action=display&newsID=19394, Tuesday 15 March 2014