Fish consumption is associated with significantly less decline of mental function and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.
On paper, the correlation between heavy fish consumption and low incidence of bipolar disorder is a strong one.
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As per capita fish consumption in China quintupled between 1983 and 2003, the fortunes of emerging Asia's fish industry--Pacific Andes foremost--have risen apace.
The survey also looked at oily fish consumption, which has increased from about a quarter of a portion to a third of a portion per week.
Washington Post reported this week that the FDA is close to approving the fish for human consumption.
Elsewhere in Europe the situation is more acute, with EU consumption of fish outstripping eastern and central Europe's annual fish supplies by 6 July.
It has diverse ecosystems with many marine and coastal species of seagrass, coral reefs, fish used both for consumption and for sale, sea birds, turtles, cetaceans, and mangroves.
Official figures show that global consumption of fish and seafood per person is rising steeply - but research also reveals that much of what gets sold turns out to be not as described on the packet.
For example, freshwater systems polluted with excess agricultural fertiliser will suffocate with algae, killing off fish and making water unfit for human consumption.
"Fish protein is the most healthy protein for human consumption, " says Polis.
Also on the list: the abundant Chilean jack mackerel in the southern Pacific Ocean, for human consumption in Africa, and Antarctic krill, for fish oil and fishmeal.
The authors said the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be explained by several different factors, including moderate alcohol consumption, low consumption of meat, and high consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, fish, and olive oil.
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These compounds, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, are typically derived from fish, and so taste unpleasant to some and carry the risk of increased mercury consumption.
Domestic farm-raised fish, such as tilapia, catfish and shellfish, accounts for about another 10% of U.S. consumption.
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