by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 3, 2023 | Nutrition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned that the mercury levels in some fish and shell fish may be harmful to you, particularly for pregnant women and growing children, so they have published a chart classifying fish by mercury concentrations. Too...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 21, 2020 | Nutrition
Three recent large and well-controlled studies showed that omega-3 fish oil pills did not prevent heart attacks or surgical procedures for heart disease in people at high risk for heart attacks, while one study showed reduced heart disease: • The STRENGTH TRIAL found...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 30, 2020 | Nutrition
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat two servings of non-fried fish twice a week to reduce your risk for congestive heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and sudden death from heart disease (Circulation, May 17, 2018;138(1):e35–e47). A serving is...
