With all the fuss about omega-3 fats, its easy to forget
that fish isnt a one-trick pony.
Another nutrient for which seafood is just about the only naturally-rich
source (aside
from sunshine!) is vitamin D.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient, which means the body absorbs it
alongside fats and oils you eat. And
what a coincidenceoily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel are the highest in vitamin D. People with low
vitamin D may not have optimal calcium absorption and can develop brittle
bones. Vitamin D may also play a role in
preventing diseases including heart disease, some cancers, and one
recent study suggests, prevention of premature death altogether.