Recent research has found that Vitamin D, present in oily fish such as trout, can boost brain functions and as a result offer protection against dementia
10-06-2009
The study, published in ‘The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry’ discovered that middle-aged and older men with higher levels of nutrient in their blood were found to have better cognitive function than those with lower amounts[1].
The research concluded that higher levels of vitamin D can be linked to better memory and faster information processing.
Trout is a great source of vitamin D and also provides other essential dietary nutrients such as Omega-3, protein, vitamin A and selenium, making it the ideal option for a healthy and well-balanced diet. Furthermore, trout is lower on calories than many other fish, such as salmon and mackerel.
A spokesman for the British Trout Association says: “Such research backs up the age-old belief that eating fish is good for your brain. People can continue to enjoy this versatile fish with the knowledge and assurance that it benefits your health.”
British Trout is widely available in supermarkets across the country available as whole fish, already filleted or either hot or cold smoked. Trout is also available from a number of independent fishmongers, farm shops and delicatessens – see www.britishtrout.co.uk for local suppliers. UK trout is farmed to the highest standards, and as well as being good for health, it is also better for your pocket, being priced more competitively than other oily fish.
Trout can also be sourced from independent farms across Britain, predominantly based in Scotland, Yorkshire and the South and South West of England.
For further information please visit www.britishtrout.co.uk.
[1] The research took place at eight different test centres across Europe and examined 3,133 men, between the ages of 40-79.
