#1

for fans of the humble sardine, this study looks interesting and is due to report 20 year follow data
This is just an article but an interesting read

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#2

Oh, that reminds me that I’ve been looking for a better brand of sardines than King Oscar which I’ve using for years. I’ve tried a variety of brands over the years some of which were horrible and caused stomach upset before I settled on King Oscar, but if there’s something better that’s reasonably priced I’d like to know.

#3

I like 2 brands: one is called Season and the other is Trader Joe’s. Both include olive oil.

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#4

I prefer the Nuri Spiced Portuguese Sardines. Not cheap but the taste is worth it IMO.

#5

I like both the Costco brands in olive oil:

https://www.costco.com/s?keyword=sardines

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#6

Most studies measuring longevity have shown women outliving men in every country and in every culture. However, studies that also incorporated sardine consumption found women and men to be living equally long (Fraga & Pimentel, 1992; Pimentel & Fraga, 1990). These studies suggest that sardine consumption may be the ingredient that ordains longevity, gender notwithstanding.

Available theories meant to account for this positive outcome were all chemical (e.g., calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids).

It may also be a validation of an old theory.

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#7

I alternate between a can of sardines and a can of herring every morning for all the health benefits. I don’t take an Omega 3 supplement for that reason.

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#8

Just curious. Is there a difference from a health standpoint between the larger sardines and the smaller brisling ones? Also, does it make a difference if they are skinned/boned or not?

#9

Hamtaro,

For me skinned and deboned means a loss of nutrients, but if that’s all that’s available I’ll take it.

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#10

Thanks. I was assuming the same.

#11

Did you notice any effect when you started doing this? Either subjectively or on any biomarkers?
I’m at 3 portions of oily fish a week and I’m curious to hear of any experience from people who have gone higher

#12

I’ve been doing this for about five years so this is pretty much my baseline now. Unfortunately, I have never measured my omega 3 index. I keep thinking about it but never get around to it.

I also have a healthy micronutrient dense diet in general so the only way to point out what impact the fatty fish have would be an omega 3 index test.

The irony is I hate fish, and only force myself to eat a can in the mornings strictly for the health reasons. I never order seafood at restaurants except the occasional sushi.

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#13

Why not just good quality Omega 3 fatty acids and taurine to replace the sardines ?

#14

The reason is that sardines (I’ll do herring sometimes instead) are just so healthy in general and if I can get enough omega 3s from quality foods, I’d rather do that than take the supplement. I make sure to choose the ones with virtually no mercury.

Taurine, I take 4g of daily.

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#15

I’m impressed that you eat them daily when you don’t like them. I have them on olive oil drizzled toast mixed with a little horseradish, capers and black pepper. The horseradish makes a real difference to the taste.

I know the data used to show unequivocal positive results for fish (mercury notwithstanding) and equivocal results for fish oil.

I haven’t read the latest research but this article supports your (our) thesis:

"At the moment, the evidence suggests fish oil is beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, particularly if people find it difficult to eat large amounts of fish.

For dementia and heart disease, it’s best to try to eat your omega-3 fats from your diet. While plant foods contain ALA, this will not be as efficient as increasing EPA and DHA levels in your body by eating seafood."

#16

An association study only, but it makes me want to continue eating sardines… Study population average age is 71
“Researchers found that among people who ate no fish, 31% had markers of severe underlying vascular brain disease, compared to 23% of those who ate three servings a week, and 18% of those who ate four or more servings of fish per week. This association between lower fish consumption and greater severity of markers of vascular brain disease was independent of any differences in brain volumes and other variables like age and sex.”

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000012916

https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/4933

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#17

Thankfully I was fed sardines as a kid and like them; so they are a regular part of my diet. Lots of omega 3s, and low in mercury, lead, etc. they seem like one of the best fish out there.

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#18

I like the Bela brand in olive oil

I think they are less expensive somewhat at my local grocery.

#19

I like this approach but you have to test your omega index to know where you stand. Lots of things affect the score so you can’t tell for sure. Besides, the test is cheap.
Check https://omegaquant.com/ website for specials or use my Fullscript site for 25% off. It’s an at-home finger stick test. I just mailed in the full test to get omega index plus other fatty acid info.

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