The American Heart Association recommends eating fish regularly.
Fish is a good source of protein without the high saturated fat in fatty meat products.
The benefits and risks of eating fish oil still need to be defined by further research. Using fish oil capsules to lower high blood cholesterol levels is not recommended. Background Public attention has recently focused on the value of fish and fish oils in the diet. Some studies have shown that people who regularly eat fish have lower rates of heart disease. Current studies show that some benefits come from the fat content of fish.