25 Jun 2024 --- The intake of small fish may reduce the risk of all-cause cancer and cancer mortality, according to a recent study conducted on Japanese women. The research underscores the potential life-extending health benefits of habitually eating whole, small fish. The researchers highlight that Japanese people often consume small fish, such as Atlantic capelin, Japanese smelt, dried sardines and whitebait. Moreover, in Japan, it is common to eat whole fish, including the organs, bones and head, which are rich in micronutrients such as vitamin A and calcium.
