Seasonal selection: Wild Alaska Salmon

For your health

Scientific research has found that certain fats can be healthy and actually help the human body fight against cancer and heart disease. For years, studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood, especially salmon, can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Now, aggressive medical studies are showing that fish oils, including Omega-3, alter the production of an important group of biological compounds known as eicosanoids. These compounds affect blood pressure, blood clotting, inflammation, immune function and coronary spasms.

Wild salmon is rich in Omega-3 oils. Scientists have known for years that Omega-3 offers heart-healthy benefits, including:
• Helping to decrease blood lipids (cholesterol, LDL's, and triglycerides)
• Reducing blood clotting factors
• Increasing relaxation in larger arteries and blood vessels
• Decreasing the inflammatory processes in blood vessels

Additionally, the Omega-3 oils found in wild salmon have been linked to improvements in or prevention of certain kinds of cancer, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, arthritis, asthma, certain kinds of mental illness, depression and lupus.

Wild salmon contains two critical Omega-3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA:
• EPA fats promote normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and improve blood flow. They also promote healthy skin and enhance immune function
• DHA fats play an essential role in brain function. DHA levels play a critical role in cognitive functioning throughout life and normal levels are needed for optimal memory and brain function.