Are Fish Consumption Guidelines Environmentally Sustainable?
By Matt J. Weiss, March 18, 2009 @ 01:00 AM (EST)
Source: Sciencedaily.com
Health agencies and the medical community around the world recommend the consumption of fish for health benefits and people in developed countries have been urged to increase their consumption of fatty fish 2 to 3 fold.
However, there has been insufficient attention given to studies that fail to show a significant health benefit from omega-3 fatty acids and the evidence that while some may benefit, others may not. This analysis looks at the evidence for the health benefits of fish...
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