Benefits of Fish Oil

Fish Oil contains fatty acids that are essential for healthy cells

The body does not produce its own essential fatty acids – you must get them from foods and supplements

Fish Oil fosters better blood flow for a healthier cardiovascular system

Contributes to a healthy immune system

Nourishes the joints for comfortable movement

The average modern diet has been called a lot of things, but "heart healthy" isn’t usually one of them. The unfortunate fact is that most people do not eat enough fish, and it’s the essential oils in fish that provide the body with the Omega-3 fatty acids it needs to promote balanced cardiovascular health.

The human body does not produce these "good fats" on its own – they can only be provided by food or dietary supplements such as Fish Oil. Omega-3 fatty acids provide the building blocks for human cells. Cell membranes are formed by these necessary fats, and they help regulate electrolyte transportation, hormone and immune response, and cell fluidity. Omega-3s are also essential for proper cell growth and metabolic health.

The benefits of Fish Oil are seemingly infinite, as the Omega-3 fatty acids found in Fish Oil help the body in many other ways. Perhaps the most widely reported of these benefits is the positive impact Fish Oil has on heart and cardiovascular health. Fish Oil supports the immune system and contributes to healthy joints.

So, unless you add a lot of fresh, cold-water fish to your diet on a daily basis, the benefits of Fish Oil may best be attained through the use of dietary supplements. You’ll avoid the mess and distinctly fishy odor that often accompany the preparation of fish, and if you use a high-quality enteric-coated Fish Oil supplement you can avoid those annoying "fish burps" as well.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

By Angelica Vrablic, PhD
Published: 8/14/2008
 
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