Why Eating Fish Prevents Cancer!
Darry J.Oswald
What Are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are molecules which can safely interact with free
radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital
molecules are damaged. Although there are several enzyme
systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the
principle micronutrient antioxidants are vitamin E,
beta-carotene, and vitamin C.
Selenium, a trace metal that is required for proper function of
one of the body's antioxidant enzyme systems, is sometimes
included in this category. The body cannot manufacture these
micronutrients so they must be supplied in the diet.
Why Eat Fish Weekly?
Best choices are oily fish rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids,
such as herring, sardines, salmon, lake trout, mackerel and
albacore tuna. But forgo fish oil capsules unless you have been
diagnosed with heart disease and can't eat at least two meals of
fish per week. People with high triglyceride levels who are
under the care of a physician may benefit from omega-3 fatty
acids in capsules. The U.S. guidelines also recommend two
servings of fish per week, but they doesn't address fish oil
capsules in the same detail as AHA.
Can antioxidants prevent cancer?
That is a good question. Considerable laboratory evidence from
chemical, cell culture, and animal studies indicates that
antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent the development of
cancer. However, information from recent clinical trials is
less clear. In recent years, large-scale, randomized clinical
trials reached inconsistent conclusions.
Various new researches show that a serving of almonds, for
instance, contains the same amount of antioxidants called
flavonoids as a serving of broccoli. And a one ounce serving of
almonds provides as much of these antioxidants as found in a cup
of brewed black or green tea, in addition to being an excellent
source of vitamin E!
Furthermore, the researchers noted that the main antioxidant
compounds found in almonds, catechin, epicatechin and
kaempferol, are also the ones that provide the highest degree
of protection against cell death from oxidants, a mechanism
that appears to play an important role in reducing the risk of
chronic diseases.
Antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as
in other foods including nuts, grains and some meats, poultry
and fish. We urge you to find out more about Antioxidants
today!
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