EU study on omega 3 will enhance fish farmers’ reputation, says IFA

The IFA has welcomed an EU study which states that eating two portions of farmed salmon a week has health benefits for pregnant women and their babies.

Conducted by University of Granada, Spain, the EU-funded study found that eating farmed fish raised omega 3, selenium, and retinal levels, and did not boost oxidative stress.

IFA aquaculture executive Richie Flynn said the study supported research which showed the benefits of farmed fish and shellfish and the many beneficial impacts of consuming natural omega 3 from seafood.