eating fish is safe enough!

Some people have expressed concern with eating fish for their Omega 3 fatty acids, given the levels of dioxins, PCBs & mercury in the oceans & rivers. Well, I am happy to report that a new study by the Harvard School of Public Health found that one to two weekly servings of fish reduced the risk of coronary heart disease death by 36% and all-cause mortality by 1%. The authors concluded that any risks associated with regular fish consumption are far oughtweighed by the benefits. JAMA 2006 Oct 18;296(15):1885-99.