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New Study Finds This Food Could Help Reduce Mortality Risk By 9 Per Cent

Time to put more of this on your plate - by Alex Pierotti
  • 23 Jul 2018
New Study Finds This Food Could Help Reduce Mortality Risk By 9 Per Cent
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Looking to add a few more years to your life? A new study finds fish could help reduce mortality risk by up to 9 per cent. 

After posing the question: "Does eating fish impact mortality risk, and how does omega-3 fit in", scientists explored the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, the largest health study ever carried out. The research spans 16 years, following the lives of 240,729 men and 180, 580 women. 

Over that time period, participants provided their dietary routine while their health was monitored. Of the original number, 54,320 men and 30,882 women passed away.The research has been published recently in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Most interestingly, diets higher in fish and long-chain omega-3s decreased total mortality. According to the data, men who ate the most fish saw a 9 per cent lower mortality risk compared to those who ate the least. 

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More specifically, researchers broke down the individual causes of death when comparing men on diets rich with fish and those who ate very little. Scientist noted: 

- 10 per cent less from cardiovascular disease 

- 6 per cent less from cancer

- 20 per cent less from respiratory disease

- 37 per cent less from chronic liver disease 

Further, men and women who consumed the most omega-3 saw a 15 and 18 per cent reduction of cardiovascular mortality, respectively. 

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In men, fried fish did not impact mortality rates. However, in women, fried fish not only negated the benefits of fish but also increased the risk of cardiovascular mortality, respiratory disease mortality, and overall mortality.
Fried fish creates extra trans-fatty acids while potentially nullifying the benefits of omega-3s.

"Consumption of fish and [omega-3s] was robustly associated with lower mortality from major causes. Our findings support current guidelines for fish consumption while advice on non-frying preparation methods is needed," note the study authors. 

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Researchers do, however, mention that intakes of fish weren't as high as previous studies. Although, given the study size, researchers are confident that the findings are solid. Further, results support previous reporting of the overwhelming benefits of fish-based foods. 

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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