Low Intake Of Omega-3 Poses More Risk Than Risk of Contaminants

Despite recommendations from the American Heart Association that fish should be consumed at least two times per week, only 17 percent of those surveyed reported eating fish that often. Only 24 percent said they ate fish a couple of times a month. By comparison, in the United States annual per capita consumption of poultry is 86 pounds, beef is 66 pounds, and fish consumption is a mere 16 pounds,

“We’re starting to realize in Indiana that the risk of not getting enough fish—and their benefits such as omega-3 fatty acids—is greater than any risks that fish may pose,” he said. “Many physicians are not well versed in the true risks. They’re telling their pregnant patients to simply not eat fish and that’s just very bad advice.”

In lieu of eating fish, Omega-3 supplements from fish oil and Neptune Krill Oil provide a healthy, contaminant-free source of DHA and EPA.

View details of this omega-3 contaminant risk article.

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