August 13, 2013 — Eating salmon at least once a week could halve the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Oily fish such as salmon or mackerel had the most marked effect, reducing the risk by 52 per cent, a study found.
The same benefit comes from eating four portions a week of lean fish such as cod or plaice.
Eating salmon at least once a week could halve the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
The difference is in the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, which are present in much higher level in oily fish.
Even eating just one portion of any type of fish each week for 10 years leads to a 29 per cent cut in risk of arthritis, compared with those eating less fish.