Salmon is the best source of omega3, DHA and EPA. All three are important to help the growth and brain function. EPA ( Eicosapentaenoicacid ) is believed to play an important role in the prevention of heart disease, while DHA ( docosahezaenoicacid ) needed for brain development and nerve.
The research study, stated that the individuals who consume these fatty acids in their diet have a much mind sharp. The study, publish in the International Journal of Cancer shows that omega 3 that contain DHA and EPA help to protect against the occurrence of breast cancer.
Besides salmon, the data that have beed issued by the Institute of Nutrition Department of Health, some of Indonesia’s marine fish species has a content / levels of omega 3 ( there are up to 10.9 g/100 g ) as lemuru fish, eels, terubuk, mackerel, bloating, kite, bawal, seren, slengseng, and tuna.