According to doctor Alexander Myasnikov, the prevention of cancer, obesity and diabetes is effectively provided by foods – sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Dr. Myasnikov, referring to studies, reported that the use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids prevents the development of resistance (insensitivity) to insulin. The doctor said that insulin resistance is often associated with susceptibility to diabetes, obesity, cancer.
One of the richest omega-3 foods is oily sea fish, both noble red breeds, and more affordable herring, mackerel, sardines .
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“Free-floating fish contains more unsaturated fatty acids than farm fish,” added Alexander Myasnikov.
The doctor advised those who want to become slimmer to use oily fish. According to the expert, under the influence of omega-3 fatty acids contained in it, the level of the “satiety hormone” leptin increases, which reduces appetite and, along with it, the amount of food eaten.
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Alexander Myasnikov healthy lifestyle general practitioner, cardiologist, chief physician of the City Clinical Hospital No. 71 (Moscow), TV and radio host.