Author: Erin Marie

Over two five-week sessions, 41 participants diagnosed with overweight or obesity maintained a Mediterranean diet that included two servings of salmon weekly (via The Journal of Nutrition). The test revealed that salmon contains two metabolites and two salmon food-specific compounds known to support heart health. Research has revealed a connection between these four compounds and short-term improvements in participants’ total cholesterol levels, levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B, a protein that transports substances that builds plaque through the bloodstream (via the Cleveland Clinic). The findings of this study are based on the results of previous research showing…