Mackerel
Description
Mackerel sare several species of Oily Fish with dark meat from the Mackerel and Tuna families.
Scientific Name
Scomber scrombrus
Health Benefits of Mackerel
Cardiovascular System
Mackerel may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) content of Mackerel). [1]
* The quantity of Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Mackerel varies considerably according to season and location of catch - from a low of 1.8% to a high of 5.3% (average 3.55%).
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