Fish Myth:

Eating fish makes you smarter, is this true or false?

THIS IS TRUE

You may have heard when you were growing up that fish was "brain food". Well there appears to be truth in this statement. There is evidence to show that the omega-3 fats that are found in fish oil are essential for proper brain function. So, it is a smart thing to do to eat more fish.

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