Saturday, December 14, 2013

Seafood Consumption

Seafood Consumption
Seafood contributes a variety of nutrients to the American diet, including protein andimpriatnt micronutrients, and its eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content distinguished it as providing a unique benefit.

EPA and DHA are abundant in some seafood types and the conversion from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is inefficient in humans.

Seafood is not a primary source for ALA. EPA and DHA are believed to be important in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, lengthening gestation and possibly promoting fetal and infant neurological development.

For these reasons, several group have recommended inclusion of seafood, particularly those choices high in EPA/DHA, in the American diet.
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