Eating fish may decrease your risk of heart disease, but eating two or more servings each week could slightly increase your chances of getting diabetes, according to a recent article published by Reuters Health.

A recent study set out to examine potential ties between the amount of fish and omega-3 fatty acid consumed, and the development of diabetes. The study involved 152,700 women and 42,504 men. Of that group, 9,380 developed diabetes in follow ups over an 18-year period. Study participants who ate fish two to four times a week were 1.17 times more likely to develop diabetes than those who consumed fewer servings of fish. Those that ate fish five or more times a week were 1.22 times more likely to develop the disease.

The researchers say further study is needed to determine the significance of the findings, especially in light of previous studies showing the benefits of fish and omega-3 fatty acids on heart disease and other diabetes risk factors.

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