2 Servings of Fish Per Week Can Help Prevent Recurrent Heart Disease

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Adding at least two servings per week of oily fish to your diet can make a big difference in preventing recurrent heart disease. Getty Images
  • Researchers have found that eating more fish may help prevent recurrent heart disease.
  • The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish may help by reducing inflammation.
  • At least two servings per week are recommended.
  • Oily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, and cod are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

For those with heart disease, researchers at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, say it may be a good idea to add more fish to their diet.

In particular, adding at least two servings per week of oily fish can be beneficial, they say.

This level of consumption was linked to a lower risk of major cardiovascular disease and death.

Source: healthline