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The high omega-3 content in sardines makes them a heart-healthy food. “Numerous studies have found that omega-3s help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," says Largeman-Roth.
A key one with sardines is sodium, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, especially if consumed in large quantities over time, said Derocha.
Dietitian Michelle Routhenstein tells Yahoo Life that tinned fish is also packed with high-quality protein. Typically, tinned fish contains about 20 to 25 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Sardines from Akabane Station in Kita, Tokyo. Sardines ("pilchards") are a nutrient-rich, small, oily fish widely consumed by humans and as forage fish by larger fish species, seabirds and marine mammals. Sardines are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be eaten grilled, pickled, or smoked when fresh.
The US National Institutes of Health lists three conditions for which fish oil and other omega−3 sources are most highly recommended: hypertriglyceridemia (high triglyceride level), preventing secondary cardiovascular disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). It then lists 27 other conditions for which there is less evidence.
Sardines contain lots of nutrients necessary for our bodies to function, such as potassium, iron, and calcium, and were linked to better cardiovascular health and lowered blood pressure in a 2023 ...
A 2020 Cochrane systematic review [75] concludes that for white people with hypertension, reducing salt intake results in a decrease of about 4 mmHg (about 3.5%) of their blood pressure; for people with normal blood pressure, the decrease was negligible. Weak evidence indicated that these effects might be a little greater in black and Asian people.
Very high blood pressure can cause symptoms like: Nosebleeds. Anxiety. Severe headaches. Chest pain. Dizziness. Vision changes. Buzzing in the ears. Causes of Hypertension.