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While marine animals are known to be a good source of Omega 3, it has recently been found that the roe or eggs of marine animals contain especially high levels of these essential fatty acids. Researchers from the University of Almeria recently studied the roe of 15 marine animals. They discovered that Omega 3 is present in the roe of all the species studied. The findings have been published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology.

The nutritional aspects of roe have never been previously studied up until now. Results of this study show that while Omega 3 is present in all the marine animals studied, it is especially plentiful in the roe of the following marine animals: the Atlantic bonito, mackerel, squid, cuttlefish, lumpsucker, hake, and salmon. Research was focused on eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA), two specific types of Omega 3. Over 30% of the fatty acids in the 15 marine animals studied were found to be one of these two types.

EPA and DHA are essential components of a healthy diet; inadequate intake is associated with many diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Due to the high levels found in roe of marine animals, very little consumption is required to meet the body’s needs. José Luis Guil Guerrero, director of this study and a researcher in the Food Technology Department of the UAL, explains that possibilities for the use of these findings include extracting the oil from the roe for use in the development of a nutritional supplement.

While marine animals are known to be a good source of Omega 3, it has recently been found that the roe or eggs of marine animals contain especially high levels of these essential fatty acids. Researchers from the University of Almeria recently studied the roe of 15 marine animals. They discovered that Omega 3 is present in the roe of all the species studied. The findings have been published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology.

The nutritional aspects of roe have never been previously studied up until now. Results of this study show that while Omega 3 is present in all the marine animals studied, it is especially plentiful in the roe of the following marine animals: the Atlantic bonito, mackerel, squid, cuttlefish, lumpsucker, hake, and salmon. Research was focused on eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA), two specific types of Omega 3. Over 30% of the fatty acids in the 15 marine animals studied were found to be one of these two types.

EPA and DHA are essential components of a healthy diet; inadequate intake is associated with many diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Due to the high levels found in roe of marine animals, very little consumption is required to meet the body’s needs. José Luis Guil Guerrero, director of this study and a researcher in the Food Technology Department of the UAL, explains that possibilities for the use of these findings include extracting the oil from the roe for use in the development of a nutritional supplement.