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Salmon

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The short answer

Provides high-quality protein, EPA and DHA omega-3 fats, vitamin B12, and vitamin D in some species.

Evidence and scope
Food context; study findings do not grade the whole food.
Important limitation
Fish-rich dietary patterns have stronger outcome evidence than treating salmon or fish-oil capsules as a longevity drug.
Before deciding
Species, preparation, sustainability, and contaminant exposure matter. Pregnancy guidance and local advisories may change the best choice.

01 / NUTRIENTS & FORM

Nutrient snapshot

The exact food form matters. Raw, cooked, drained, dried, fortified, and branded versions can have meaningfully different values.

What the current food record supports

Provides high-quality protein, EPA and DHA omega-3 fats, vitamin B12, and vitamin D in some species.

Omega-3 sourceProtein & muscleMicronutrients
Quantitative profile awaiting an audited source match

We have not assigned a specific composition record to this food yet. Values will appear only after the food description, preparation state, edible portion, and serving weight are verified.

How nutrient values will be verified
Planned display basis
Practical serving and per 100 g
Planned nutrient fields
Energy, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, sodium, and the most relevant micronutrients
Publication rule
Show the database, record ID, food form, serving weight, and verification date

02 / RESEARCH

Evidence map: baseline and emerging signals

The current baseline stays visually separate from credible findings that are mechanistic, responder-dependent, small, or not yet replicated.

Established / currently defensibleFish-rich dietary patterns have stronger outcome evidence than treating salmon or fish-oil capsules as a longevity drug.

The general interpretation that does not depend on one unreplicated positive result. An established limitation is as important as an established benefit.

Audited evidence anchorMain claim not supported
PMID 30598384

The effect of Atlantic salmon consumption on the cognitive performance of preschool children - A randomized controlled trial.

The main tested claim was not supported, or the review judged the evidence insufficient. Secondary or subgroup signals should not replace that result.

Study design
Randomized controlled trial
Tested form / scope
Whole food
Editorial interpretation
Fish-rich dietary patterns have stronger outcome evidence than treating salmon or fish-oil capsules as a longevity drug.
Screening record
One relevant human PubMed source was verified and classified. This is a source card, not a complete evidence synthesis or a count of favorable studies.
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Educational information only—not medical advice. Allergies, medicines, pregnancy, kidney disease, diabetes treatment, swallowing needs, and preparation safety can change what is appropriate.