What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating fish?

 Fish is rich in many health benefits, suitable for both young and old. But did you know that at some point in the future the fish may become extinct?

Advantages of eating fish

The advantage of eating fish is that you get a lot of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Due to this good fat, our body can not produce itself and we can not live without omega-3 fatty acids as well.

Omega-3 fatty acids help balance the body's processes, help the body system return to normal after a lot of pressure from our daily activities. This is according to Richard Bazinet, an assistant professor and expert on fatty acids for metabolism at the University of Toronto.

Studies show that lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids increase the risk of dying from a heart attack by a further 9%. This good fatty acid can help reduce inflammation, control heart rate, lower blood pressure, lower the pressure on the walls of arteries and reduce blood clotting.

Numerous studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce depression, schizophrenia, memory loss and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are also very good for the brain development of the fetus and baby.

Some of us worry about fish because it contains mercury, a toxin that is associated with shortness of breath and makes it difficult for babies to walk and talk.

But according to Bazinet, highly toxic mercury is different from the low levels of mercury in fish. There are no official guidelines on how much fish we should eat daily, but most people should eat no more than 150g / week for large fish such as sharks, swordfish or fresh tuna. This is according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Canada. While pregnant or breastfeeding women should eat a maximum of 150 grams per month.

"Just do not eat too much shark to our health is not a problem," said Bazinet.

Can fish become extinct?

Currently, there are not enough fish in the sea for us to eat forever. This is according to Professor Dr. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto, who led the research on diet and metabolism.