Topic: Seafood and health

Seafood is a source of many nutrients that are important to the development of the foetus during pregnancy.
In a normal Norwegian diet, seafood provides iodine, marine omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and selenium.

Large observational studies show a connection between consuming seafood and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Research indicates that a diet including seafood can reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes, but no clear causal link has been demonstrated.