Consumption of Fatty Fish Could Benefit Good Cholesterol Levels

Several examinations show that studies eating fish can be beneficial for your body when it comes to healthy cholesterol levels.

According to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, they set out to examine what happens to the body when people consume higher levels of fatty fish. Results showed that as people increase consumption levels, they have more large HDL (high-density lipoprotein) particles in their blood when compared to people who do not eat much fish.

For the study, researchers recruited 131 participants between the ages of 40 and 70 who showed symptoms of impaired glucose metabolism and metabolic syndrome, according to Medical Xpress. One hundred and six participants were divided into one of three different diet groups, consisting of  a group that ate wholegrain and low postprandial insulin, fatty fish three times a week and three portions of bilberries per day. The second group had a diet without the fish and bilberries, while the last group that acted as a control consumed primarily refined wheat breads.

Findings showed that participants who increased their consumption of fatty fish, such as rainbow trout, herring, salmon and other higher levels of lipids were more efficient in removing extra cholesterol from artery walls, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease along with other related health conditions.

However, researchers note that they did not study the effects of eating low-fat fish, including zander or perch.

More information regarding the study can be found via the paper "Effects of Whole Grain, Fish and Bilberries on Serum Metabolic Profile and Lipid Transfer Protein Activities: A Randomized Trial (Sysdimet)" published via PLOS ONE.