What’s so special about Fish Oil?
The answer is simple.. It’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega 3 cannot be made in the
body and therefore has to come from food
or supplements
Some sources include:
Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel,
and sardines are rich in these omega-3s. Some plants are rich in another type
of omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, which the body can convert to DHA
and EPA. Good sources of these are flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, pumpkin
seeds, and canola oil.
Role of Fish oil:
·
Omega-3
fatty acids play important roles in brain function, normal growth and
development, and inflammation.
·
Deficiencies
have been linked to a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular
disease, some cancers, mood disorders, arthritis, and more.
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Fish oil supplements have been promoted as easy way to protect the heart, ease
inflammation, improve mental health, and lengthen life.
·
Reduce
their cardiovascular risk by taking a fish oil supplement by lowering triglyceride
level
·
Reduce
the chance of abnormal heart rhythm
·
Reduce
the likelihood of heart attack and stroke
·
Omega-3s,
particularly EPA, can help to improve your mood, as well. In addition to
vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA play a role in serotonin synthesis,
release, and function in the brain. Helps to support brain function and mood.
·
DHA is critical to your brain’s development and function, improves memory.
·
DHA
is concentrated in the retina and may help maintain healthy eye function
·
help
to reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and stiffness and has been shown to aid in recovery following exercise-induced
muscle damage.
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