Friday, March 18, 2011

The Many Benefits of Fish Oil

Fish oil is used to treat and combat heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases. It can also help improve brain function, eyesight, memory, and more. How does fish oil do all of this?

Fish oil contains Omega 3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA. These fatty acids increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood, which helps improve brain function and ward off cognitive decline, while lowering certain types of bad cholesterol.

Omega 3 fatty acids also reduce inflammation in the body, which helps ward off serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. These anti-inflammatory properties are also beneficial for arthritis sufferers. In studies, joint pain and tenderness has lessened with regular intake of fish oil.

Omega 3 fatty acids are found in oily, cold-water fish such as sardines, mackerel, and salmon. For vegetarian sources, try walnuts, kiwi, flaxseed, hempseed, and many nut oils. Daily supplements of fish oil are available in capsule form and in more concentrated liquid forms that are flavored for pleasant consumption. For vegans and vegetarians, plant-based DHA supplements and liquids are available as well.

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