Farmed Salmon May Not Be as Nutritious as It Once Was, New Research Suggests

New research suggests that farmed salmon—which now accounts for nearly 70 percent of global salmon consumption—is losing the very nutrients that made it a dietary staple. As aquaculture has scaled up to meet soaring demand, salmon feed has shifted away from marine ingredients toward cheaper plant-based alternatives, resulting in significantly lower levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in