Many Second Opinion subscribers suffer from macular degeneration. This is one disease that is far easier to prevent than treat. New information suggests that you can reduce your risk of early onset of this condition by up to 40% just by eating omega-3 rich fish! The findings suggest that just one serving per week accomplishes this. If you eat three servings per week, you will benefit from a reduction in the risk of late onset.
Action to take: My only concern about fish is the source. Many fish are now contaminated with mercury and agricultural chemicals. The only exception is wild Alaska salmon. Avoid farmed fish and larger fish.
As a vegetarian, I get my omega-3s from nuts, ground flaxseeds, and green leafy vegetables. You can also get it from a good fish-oil supplement. Just make sure it is completely free from contamination (the label should say it is contaminate-free).
Ref: Flood, V.M., B. Chua, et al. Dietary fatty acids and the five year incidence of age-related maculopathy, 2005; 14 Suppl:S82.