In fact, its quite the opposite.
There is data from large trials showing that they dont provide any cardiovascular benefit, Bhatt told Verywell.
Should You Start Eating More Sardines?
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You should also avoid canned sardines that have a damaged, rusted, or swollen container, she added.
Are There Any Health Risks to Sardines?
Sardines may be a nutrient-dense fish, but theyre also increasingly contaminated with microplasticsand heavy metals likearsenic.
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