Salmon the Super Food

Long chain omega-3 fats

As well as being a superb and nourishing food rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, Regal Marlborough King Salmon is a natural source of healthy long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered an essential fatty acid, necessary for human health, which the body cannot produce itself.

Omega-3 fatty acids can be broken down into three types:

1. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) – from marine sources
2. Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) - from marine sources
3. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – from plant sources

There is far more evidence supporting the health benefits of marine-based EPA and DHA over ALA, both of which salmon contain high levels of. Some of these health benefits include:

• Reduction in cardiovascular disease
• Lowered cholesterol levels
• Lowered blood pressure (particularly among those with elevated blood pressure)
• An improvement in rheumatoid arthritis