Eat THIS to Live Longer
When I look at research—whether it’s on a drug, a surgical procedure, or a supplement—I always ask this question:
But does it help you live longer?
After all, why take a pharmaceutical drug if you’re going to be exposed to all of the risks with no real benefit?
So, I did a double-take when I read about something that can reduce your risk of mortality by 21 percent.
No, it’s not a drug. It’s not a supplement, either.
It’s a compound you get from eating one of my favorite foods… salmon.
This study included data from over 100,000 people, averaging 57 years old, who were followed for 12 years.
The researchers focused on blood levels of DHA, which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
They found that those folks who were in the highest quintile of DHA levels had a 21 percent lower risk of dying during the study period.
This amount of DHA translates to an omega-3 index of 8 percent (this refers to the amount of omega-3s in your blood. The optimal range is 8 to 12 percent).
The results go hand in hand with earlier research showing that low omega-3 blood levels are associated with an increased risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and from any cause at all.
Most people can achieve these higher omega-3 levels by eating one to two servings of fish per week.
That’s what I do.
Fish is a staple menu item in my home.
I prefer folks go straight to the source whenever possible. However, if you’re not a fish fan, studies link omega-3 fish oil supplements to better health as well.
P.S. That’s not all. Check out my TOP 5 reasons to take daily fish oil.
SOURCE:
O’Keefe EL, O’Keefe JH, Tintle NL, Westra J, Albuisson L, Harris WS. Circulating Docosahexaenoic Acid and Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality. Mayo Clin Proc. 2024 Apr;99(4):534-541. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.11.026. Epub 2024 Mar 20. PMID: 38506781.
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