Fish

Follow the links below to information on the benefits of fish and fish oils in the diet. 
Reviewed January 2012

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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for health effects of edible fats and oils, including fish.

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Title:   More about vitamins
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The word vitamin means vital to life. All plants and animals need vitamins but only green plants can make all the vitamins they need.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Mercury in fish
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Mercury is often found in fish. Developing fetuses and young children are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental delays. Pregnant women are advised to be selective about the type and amount of fish they eat during pregnancy. Fish that contain higher levels of mercury include shark (flake), ray, swordfish, barramundi, gemfish, orange roughy, ling and southern bluefin tuna.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives or swelling. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with conditions including asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some food allergens include nuts, shellfish, milk, egg and soy products. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic reaction and can be life threatening.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Iodine explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Iodine is important for hormone development. It is found in dairy products, seafood, kelp, eggs, bread, some vegetables and iodised salt. A lack of dietary iodine can cause an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) or other iodine deficiency disorders including mental retardation in children. Pregnant women need higher levels of iodine.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Fish for young children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Eating fish is good for the health of infants and young children in several ways, including building a strong heart and nervous system.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Fishing - eat your catch with care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch. Chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can build up in fish. Some fish can also have high levels of mercury. The risks of eating your catch can be reduced if you make sensible choices about the type and amount of fish you eat. The use of lead sinkers when fishing can also pose a health risk.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Fish
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eating fish once or twice a week may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish is low in fat and high in protein. Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of a premature baby. Healthy ways to enjoy fish include baked, poached, grilled and steamed. Some fish contain high levels of mercury and should be eaten rarely or not at all.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Medicines safety update no. 2, 2010
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   This medicines safety update evaluates the safety concerns of the anticoagulant properties of fish oil products and the consequent risk of bleeding, in particular the risk of postoperative bleeding.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Managing arthritis and vascular disease - a rheumatology perspective (Editorial)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Arthritis and vascular disease are both very common. Arthritis is often treated symptomatically with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but these drugs can complicate the management of hypertension and congestive cardiac failure.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Fatty acids in the diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease.
Date:   May 2002

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