Are omega-3s found in the fatty gray meat under the salmon skin?
Dr. Mary Enig, a renown expert on fatty acids in fish, has research to show that as much as two-thirds of the omega-3s in fish reside beneath the skin in the gray matter. However it is interesting to note that tests conducted by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory indicate that the flesh of wild sockeye salmon (for example) contains more than 1.2 grams of EPA and DHA per 3.5 oz (98 g) serving. This exceeds the 650 to 1000 mg recommended daily intake of omega-3s by more than 20%. So whether the gray fat is consumed or not, one is assured of getting a significant ‘dosage’ of EPA, DHA (and many other essential fatty acids) with each serving of salmon.
