Part 2 of great food for a healthy cardiovascular system – Fish

We all know fish is good for us but why and how can increasing intake reduce CVD risk factors?

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and are the constituents of fish evidence suggests is responsible for the cardiovascular health benefits, due to their proven anti-inflammatory, anti-lipidemic, anti-platelet anti-arrhythmic and vasodilatory properties.  Continue reading