Salmon

Also known as: wild salmon, atlantic salmon, fatty fish, oily fish

BBuilding Evidence6217 studies referenced

Latest evidence update: 2026-05-20

Bioactive Anatomy

Compound-by-compound profile of what's in this food and the evidence behind each.

Serving size

150g

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Primary bioactives

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

3.39 g

per 150g

USDA

Adequate Evidence · 1112 studies

Vitamin D3

19.6 µg±50%

per 150g

USDA

Adequate Evidence · 1759 studies

Astaxanthin

1.27 mg

per 150g

Lit

Building Evidence · 67 studies

What the research shows

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Intranasal salmon calcitonin reduces blood calcium levels in osteoporosis patients.

Meta-analysismoderate effectOsteoporosis patients (12 studies, 1068 total cases)

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Intranasal salmon calcitonin shows no significant advantages in improving bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar vertebrae and hip in osteoporosis patients.

Meta-analysissmall effectOsteoporosis patients (12 studies, 1068 total cases)

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The combination of intranasal salmon calcitonin with conventional drugs is not more effective than conventional drugs alone in treating osteoporosis.

Meta-analysissmall effectOsteoporosis patients (12 studies, 1068 total cases)

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Intranasal salmon calcitonin improves the ratio of serum creatinine and alkaline phosphatase in osteoporosis patients.

Meta-analysismoderate effectOsteoporosis patients (12 studies, 1068 total cases)

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PPIs increase the risk of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections

Meta-analysisPPI users

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Referenced studies (17)

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