Health Maintenance: Dietary Supplement - Fish Oil

Fish Oil and Health

Fish oil is usually extracted from the flesh of fatty fish such as herring, tuna, anchovies, mackerel and salmon.

Similar to cod liver oil, the fatty acids in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These omega-3 fatty acids been proven to be as beneficial to our general health. Most of us do not eat enough servings of fish per week, and taking fish oil supplements are a good alternative to supply us enough omega-3 fatty acids. (26)

Benefits of Fish Oil

• Support heart health: reduce risks associated with heart disease by increasing HDL (good) cholesterol levels; reduces blood pressure in people with elevated levels; prevent plaques build-up in arteries; reduce fatal abnormal heart rhythms (26);

• Mental health:  EPA-rich fish oil helps improve the symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as psychotic, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and depression (26).

• Weight loss: in combination with exercise and healthy diet can help with ideal body mass index (BMI), thus, may reduce risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer in obese people (26);

• Support eye health:  reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD);

• Rheumatoid arthritis:  it’s anti-inflammatory effects help reduce symptoms of chronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis (26):

• Support Pregnancy and Early Life:  improve infant visual development and help reduce the risk of allergies (26)

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Important: This information does not substitute for the advice of your healthcare professional, therefore, you should consult them before commencing taking supplements or discontinuing any course of treatment.