Benefits of Fish Oil

| December 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

Fish oil is a product made from oily fish such as tuna and sardines. It is highly recommended for it has been proven to aid in the functioning of the brain and circulatory of the blood. Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids which aid in its function.

The following are verified benefits of fish oil:

  • Lowers depression

As early as 1990, researchers confirmed that people living in countries near larger water bodies that have fish as a staple food had lesser instances of depression. This theory was explained by Andrew Stoll, M.D who suggested that the cell membrane partly comprises of omega-3s which by increasing allows serotonin, an antidepressant chemical formed by the body that is simply transported by the cells. This explains the benefits of fish oil and its link to lesser rates of depression.

  • Reduces cholesterol

Fish oil is recommended by the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association for it aids in the reduction of cholesterol thus reducing risks of heart problems.

  • Lowers Triglyceride Levels

Fish oil has been tested and proven to lower triglyceride levels in the blood by the Mayo Clinic and other researchers. It is important to patients with HIV and AIDS because by taking antiretroviral medications which reduces triglycerides thus reducing risks of coronary disease.

  • Eliminates joint pain

The Albany Medical College confirmed that fish oil may be used for joint pain relief but by only taking pure fish oil and not synthetic fish oils.

  • Improves your skin

Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids DHA, EPA and EFA. The eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is directly linked to skin health which has been proven to care for the skin thus protecting it from sun damage that causes wrinkles.

  • Promotes weight loss

Fish oil has been supported by various people or institution for promoting weight loss in individuals, such supporters are; Moss Greene, the editor of women’s online health website Bella online, who reported that fish oil is better than diet and exercise when it comes to reducing weight.

  • Improves brain function in infants

A research was done using pregnant women who took high quality fish oil supplement and it was observed that their babies had high IQs and fewer learning disorders.

  • Beneficial to dogs

An international dog food manufacturer conducted a research that puppies that experienced fish oil during the first months of their life showed to improve in trainability, brain function and vision thus having a well mannered dog.

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