Doctor names fish that reduces stroke risk

Therapist, cardiologist, nutritionist and medical blogger Dr. Phil told which fish consumption will help to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

In a conversation with Radio 1 on January 27, the specialist noted that the main beneficial property of fish is the content of a large number of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are involved in fat metabolism, increase the level of "good" cholesterol in the blood and indirectly contribute to the reduction of "bad" cholesterol. All this together reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.

According to him, it is atherosclerosis that is the frequent cause of fatal strokes and heart attacks.

"The more you eat fish, the lower your risk of dying and the higher your life expectancy," the doctor explained.

He also revealed that it is important to keep a moderation in eating fish and do it no more than two to three times a week. Preference should be given to salmon, trout, cod and tuna. The doctor reminded that "without physical activity, ability to cope with stress, abandoning bad habits, no fish will not help," RT writes.

On January 24, nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina in a conversation with "Moscow 24" called pollock, hake and cod the most useful fish for the elderly. According to the medic, these varieties are rich in iodine, protein and polyunsaturated acids, writes 360.ru. She explained that iodine activates the thyroid gland, the synthesis of its hormones and metabolism.

In September, the press service of the Ministry of health of the Moscow region reported that red fish and caviar help to cope with stress. These products contain antioxidants - substances that protect cells from damage by reactive oxygen species, i.e. oxidation. Oxidation irreversibly damages cells, depriving them of their ability to repair. Antioxidants resist this process, according to the Moscow city news agency .

In August, Dr. Vladimir Popov told NSN that fatty fish, flaxseed oil help to fight migraine. These products contain omega-3 fatty acids. Also benefit and vegetables - they stabilize the body, metabolic processes and prevent the trigger to cause such a reaction.

Earlier, nutritionist Andrei Bobrovsky told what fish is characterized by an optimal ratio of price and benefits for the body. According to him, it is sardine, herring, herring and mackerel. He added that any fish is useful and helps to increase life expectancy.