Dr Andrew Woolmer

Provide an evidence base to draw upon for use in:Developing media campaigns promoting shellfishDiscussions with statutory bodies and decision makersAs general reference material for SAGB members

Designed to be promotional material in their own right

Identify human health/nutritional benefit associated with shellfish consumptionTo summarise evidence from nutritional studies on shellfish consumptionCollate nutritional data for UK shellfish

Main Sources: peer reviewed papers, official reports, PubMed

Technical reportContains nutritional reference tables

Macronutrients (fat, protein etc)Micronutrients (vitamins &

minerals)Presents evidence on key health issues

including:Cancer RiskCardiovascular HealthJoint Health and MobilityBrain and Psychological Conditions

Also identifies Emerging Research

Non-technical report aimed at the informed laypersonPresents key findings from the study in

an accessible fashionKey messages:

Importance of regular shellfish consumption in a balanced dietShellfish as excellent sources of key

nutrients including Omega 3The role of shellfish in the diet in

preventing risk of medical conditionsAddressing the Cholesterol Myth

Key theme: shellfish as part of a healthy balanced diet

Low in fatHigh in proteinRich in vitamin and mineralsExcellent sources of Omega 3sContain fewer calories weight for weight than other high

protein sources

Shellfish in the diet can help protect from coronary heart disease

Populations with high consumption of seafood have lower rates of heart disease (Japan, Mediterranean)

Omega 3 fatty acids key nutrients for cardioprotective effectsLower blood pressureReduce blood clots related to atherosclerosisAnti-arrhythmic effects

Populations with high seafood and shellfish consumption have lower risks of certain cancers including:

ProstateBreast Bowel

Population effects confirmed by biochemical studiesKey nutrients are again Omega 3s (DHA+EPA) but also

antioxidant vitamins and minerals (vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc)

Populations with seafood rich diets have lower incidence of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritisGreen Lipped mussel extract shown to have anti-inflammatory

properties linked to specific Omega 3sThe Blue Mussel contains the same Omega 3s

Other studies show that the duration and intensity of arthritic symptoms reduced by regular intake Omega 3 rich seafood

The role of Omega 3s from shellfish in neurological health stretches from before our birth to our old age

25-35% of the dry weight of a human brain is Omega 3 DHA75% of all the brain cells we ever have are formed before birth

Regular Omega 3 rich seafood consumption has been linked with neurological development in infants and elevated IQ later in childhood

cont.

Diets with regular consumption of shellfish rich in Omega 3s andantioxidants can promote neurological health later in life

Protective effects have been demonstrated forDepression (both population studies and biochemical research)SchizophreniaDementia and Alzheimer's

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