Positive Health Online
Your Country
![[Image: http://www.abundanceandhealth.co.uk]](/img/original/BannerAvatar/2836.df7d2315253110ff5b3a566f94871f99.jpg "http://www.abundanceandhealth.co.uk")
![[Image: https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/]](/img/original/BannerAvatar/4046.12831f50177f8848ee87b8e94411d6b3.jpg "https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/")
![[Image: http://www.balens.co.uk]](/img/original/BannerAvatar/2148.50367fa908013fae0a7f1a171543ef92.jpg "http://www.balens.co.uk")
![[Image: http://www.drsgoodman.com/books-goodman/52-nutrition-and-cancer]](/img/original/BannerAvatar/1859.1296090fd8385e7ceff51c8011559097.jpg "http://www.drsgoodman.com/books-goodman/52-nutrition-and-cancer")
Research: LANDMARK and AURSNES,
Listed in Issue 99
Abstract
LANDMARK and AURSNES, Institutt for farmakoterapi, Postboks 1065 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, k.h.landmark@labmed.uio.no, have reviewed (31 references) Mercury, fish, fish oil and the risk of heart disease.
Background
Several clinical studies have shown that eating fish reduces mortality from coronary heart disease. This is thought to be due to the fish oil. However some studies find no benefit from fish intake. One of the reasons for this apparent contradiction may be contamination of the fish with Mercury.
Methodology
The literature on effects of fish intake on heart disease and on properties of Mercury hat may enhance the development of heart disease was studied.
Results
Several studies have shown an inverse relationship between n-3 fatty acids from fish oil and coronary heart disease. However a high content of Mercury in hair or toenails of subjects has been found to have a negative effect on the development of heart disease.
Conclusion
As fish is a major source of exposure to Mercury, it appears that the benefits of eating a lot of fish may be cancelled by the negative effects of the Mercury contaminating the fish.
References
Landmark K, Aursnes I. Mercury, fish, fish oil and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening 124 (2): 198-200, Jan 2004.
