Angling for health: Which fish should you eat
It doesn’t take much fish to get the benefits. In most studies, two to three modest portions a week will do the job. However, the omega-3 content of different species varies widely. Doctors generally recommend oily, dark-fleshed fish that contain the most omega-3s (see Table 2). A weekly omega-3 intake of about 7 grams is desirable.
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