Eating seafood, particularly fatty fish such as salmon, anchovies, and sardines, is the optimal way to get omega-3s that will protect your heart. SeaWestNews: A study of studies has provided compelling evidence that eating Omega-3 rich seafood, like salmon, is good for your heart. The meta-analysis, which is an in-depth review of 40 clinical trials, provides authoritative evidence for consuming more EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fats is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease. “The study supports the notion that EPA and DHA intake contributes to cardioprotection, and that whatever patients are getting through the diet, they likely need more,” said Carl “Chip” Lavie, MD, a cardiologist at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, USA, and one of the study authors. The study was published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. EPA and DHA omega-3s are long-chain, marine-based fatty acids. Eating seafood, particularly fatty fish such as salmon, ancho...