The Eye Health Benefits of Fatty Fish
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The Eye Health Benefits of Fatty Fish Ophthalmologist, discusses the nutritional benefit of fatty fish in relation to eye health.
Ophthalmologist, discusses the nutritional benefit of fatty fish in relation to eye health.
The Eye Health Benefits of Fatty Fish Dr. David Maberley, MD, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist
Duration: 1:09
Salmon, sardines and other fatty fish like trout, mackerel and herring represent an extremely unique family of foods with characteristics that are not replicated elsewhere . These fatty fish are the only foods in our food system that naturally contain large amounts of Vitamin D3 as well as the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA.
These long-chain omega-3s, particularly DHA, are concentrated in the human retina and are generally found in significant supply throughout the eye.
There has long been scientific interest in the role omega-3s play in maintaining vision and eye health, with observational studies demonstrating that people who eat more fish tend to have a lower risk of age related macular degeneration and cataract.
Presenter: Dr. David Maberley, Ophthalmologist, Ottawa, ON
Local Practitioners: Ophthalmologist
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