Fish oil's benefits are due to
its omega-3 fats that lower triglycerides and the bad cholesterol, reduce
anxiety and prevent Alzheimer's, and lower cancer risk of the breast, colon,
and prostate. They can also replace the anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat
arthritis. If you're diabetic or on blood-thinners, avoid fish oil. If you are
not, take it with antioxidants in a dose not more than 3 g a day unless so
advised by your doctor.
Some
Fats Are Good, Such As The Omega-3 Fats
These PUFAs or omega-3 fatty
acids include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two
of the three essential omega-3 fatty acids the body cannot produce and must
derive from food sources like fish or fish oil, the third one being
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), derived from plant sources like nuts and seeds. The
human body can convert some of the ALA into EPA and DHA but not efficiently or
in sufficient quantities.
You
Find Omega-3 In Fish And Fish Oil
Of course, whole fish is most
beneficial. But these days, fish also contains a high level of mercury in
thanks to pollution. Hence, the oil extracted from the tissues of cold-water
oily fish like mackerel, sardine, late trout, herring, albacore tuna, and
salmon, which is sold as syrups or pills, remains the source of choice for
these omega-3 fatty acids.
Until recently, fish oil was
touted to be a panacea thanks to its omega-3 content, but more and more
findings suggest that it may not be an absolute champion after all. Let’s take
a look at the purported health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids.
Benefits
Of Fish Oil
- For The Heart
- Lower Cholesterol And Blood Pressure
- For The Brain And The Nerves
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Anxiety And Depression
- For The Bones And The Joints
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- For The Eye | For The Skin
- For The Immune System
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