You Don't Have To Like Fish To Love Fish Oil

Fish has been consumed by humans since the dawn of time. It is only within the last 50 years or so, that we have come to understand the incredible health values that fish, and in particular the Omega – 3 fatty acids contained therein, have on many of our organs and systems. These Omega – 3’s are found most prevalently in fish that consume various forms of algae as well as the larger fish that eat them. Ironically, fish do not produce these fatty acids themselves.

Over- fishing of numerous species and pollution have made consumption of certain species both less available and costly as well as potentially unhealthy. For years we have seen warnings regarding such species as swordfish, bluefish and shark for containing high levels of mercury and carcinogenic PCB’s. As such, production and use of fish oil supplements for their many healthy effects has increased dramatically.

But what exactly are the health benefits of fish oil? What do Omega -3 fatty acids really do? Omega -3’s help a body maintain appropriate levels of triglycerides which have positive effects on the heart, brain and vascular systems.

Long referred to as “brain food”, fish oil consumption has been shown to help treat depression and has been studied with success in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. It is also believed to have a beneficial effect on the brain’s frontal cortex which is believed to be the area controlling human behavior.

As for the heart and vascular systems, Omega – 3 is shown to reduce unwanted and dangerous clotting and can reduce high blood pressure. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends consuming one gram of fish oil per day while a Journal of American Medical Association study recommends two grams per day. While both recommend consuming fish itself, it is acknowledged that this is quite impractical and they acknowledge the benefits of supplementing Omega – 3 fish oil daily.

Fish oil supplements are readily available on the market from a number of manufacturers. Our recommendation is to find a caplet that is dissolved in the small intestine rather than the stomach such as Fisol by Nature’s Way. For more information on Omega – 3 and other supplements, go to www.dealsinbulk.com