In the distant Soviet Union, a fish with a mysterious name - Iwashi - was very common. Iwashi herring has nothing to do with herring, this is Far Eastern sardine, as evidenced by the word "Iwashi" - in Japanese, "sardine".
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Benefits of Iwashi Herring
Iwashi herring is a fairly oily fish saturated with fish oil, which, in turn, contains a lot of vitamins. Fish oil is a source of beneficial polyunsaturated acids: omega 3 and omega 6, as well as protein and calcium. All these substances have a beneficial effect on strengthening bones and joints, contribute to strengthening immunity, good functioning of the cardiovascular system and improving the condition of the skin, even with diseases such as psoriasis. To get benefits and enrich your body with useful substances, you need to arrange fish days at least twice a week.
The beneficial substances contained in the Iwashi herring reduce the level of triglycerides in the blood, respectively, the risk of cardiovascular disease is reduced, and the fish oil contained in it prevents heart rhythm disturbances. Polyunsaturated acids prevent the development of cancerous tumors, and with oncological diseases they help to maintain normal weight. Fish oil is a protection for the lungs, preventing respiratory failure. Eating fish oil for arthritis stops the inflammatory process, reduces pain and increases joint mobility.
A piece of Iwashi herring can cheer you up and get you out of a depressed state. Suppression occurs due to a lack of omega-3 fatty acids and serotonin, which are found in excess in this fish. And fish oil helps reduce aggressiveness and suppresses stress hormones that lead to spasms of the arteries of the heart. It is useful to eat fish during pregnancy, as it contributes to the good development of the nervous system of the unborn child.