How Tuna Helps Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Nutrient Content (1 oz)
Vitamins
Excellent Source of:
- Niacin- 51%
- Vitamin B6- 44%
- Thiamin- 28%
Also a Source of:
- Vitamin B12- 9%
- Pantothenic Acid- 7%
Minerals
Excellent Source of:
- Selenium- 57%
- Phosphorus- 21%
Good Source of:
- Magnesium- 14%
- Potassium- 14%
Also a Source of:
- Iron- 4%
- Zinc- 4%
Other
Excellent Source of:
- Protein- 51%
Also a Source of:
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
*All nutritional Info From (1)
How Tuna Prevents Chronic Disease
Tuna and Cardiovascular Disease
Dark fish, like tuna, contain high levels of omega 3s that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke while reducing deaths associated with those two cardiac events as well. (2)
- The largest study carried out studying the impact of omega 3s on cardiovascular health found that, after 6 months, omega 3s reduced triglyceride levels by 4% and LDL cholesterol by 2.5%. Both of these measures are used as indicators of heart attack and stroke risk. (3)
- Tuna is also a good source of magnesium and potassium. Both of these nutrients combat increases in blood pressure, which is an issue affecting over 100 million Americans. (4)
The biggest concern with fish consumption is heavy metals like mercury. A compound in tuna called Selenoneine has been shown to protect red blood cells from heavy metal toxicity. (5)
Tuna and Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s is an issue that currently affects over 5.8 million Americans. Consumption of specifically darker meat fish, like tuna, at least once a week was associated with reduced memory decline and improvement of other markers of Alzheimer’s. (6)
Tuna Promotes a Number of Health Benefits
How Tuna Promotes Mental Health
Omega 3s from marine sources have been shown to improve mental health by reducing instances of depression and anxiety. (7)
How Tuna Promote Healthy Aging
Selenium has been identified as a powerful antioxidant with anti aging properties. It limits the activity of reactive oxidative species that damage your cells and DNA and progress aging. (8) Selenium has also been shown to protect the skin from UV damage from the sun and to help keep the skin’s optimal structure. (9)
How Tuna Promotes Eye Health
Canned tuna consumption has been shown to reduce dry eye syndrome in women–an issue that can lead to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye. (11)