Research Notes on Tilapia Not Good For Heart Health
The famous farm raised fish, tilapia, contains undesirable levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids instead of the omega-3 fatty acids. For people with a history of heart disease, asthma and other inflammatory diseases, tilapia can actually be harmful. These findings come from a study completes at the Wake Forest Center for Botanical Lipids in North Carolina.
Top Resources on Tilapia Not Good For Heart Health
- KPIX: Study Finds Potential Health Risks In Popular Fish (July 9, 2008)
- Science Daily: Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination (July 10, 2008)
- Living On Earth: One Fish, Two Fish, Good Fish, Bad Fish (July 11, 2008)
- US News: Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart (July 11, 2008)
- MedGuru: Is Tilapia Actually Beneficial For Your Heart? (July 12, 2008)
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