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Why does tuna not count as oily fish?

Asked: Tomáš Černý, Last Updated:

In September 2018 the UK's official advice on oily fish was changed – fresh tuna no longer counts as an oily fish. This is because current data shows that levels of long chain n3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids in fresh tuna are comparable to that found in most white fish.

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