The Many Uses of Fish Oil

>It has been used for a wide-range of conditions. It's also known as 'brain-food' since some people eat fish to help their thinking disorders such as: depression, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity), and Alzheimer disease.

Two ways that people benefit from fish oil are by eating fish or by taking supplements. When eating fish baking or broiling is the most efficient way to help reduce the chances of heart disease. Fried fish is not recommended as it removes the benefits of the fish oil, and actually increases the chances of heart disease.

The Omega-3 that fish oil contains are believed to have numerous health benefits.

It has been used for treating a variety of sicknesses as listed below.

     *Heart Problems - Omega-3 can reduce heart attacks by thinning the blood fat, increase good cholesterol, and lower triglycerides.

            -help to prevent abnormal heart rhythms that can cause sudden cardiac-related death.

           -can slow the hardening of arteries

            -lower blood pressure

    *Inflammation - Inflammation is related to many serious diseases including heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disease, psoriasis and Alzheimers.These diseases are triggered by an increased level of proinflammatory markers.

    *Arthritis – help reduce the symptoms and pain of arthritis by regular use of fish oi

    *Anti-aging – It can help with anti-aging by increasing the lifespan of cells

     *Better Sight – It helps reduce the risk of developing age related mascular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in the elderly.

     *Benefits to Pregnant and Unborn Child - It gives the nutritional value for mother and decrease the chance of preterm labor and reduced incidence of breast cancer. 70% of the newborn's brain, retina, and nervous system are made -up of Omega-3. Therefore, pregnant mothers who have Omega-s fatty acid in their diet will help the child development of the brain, retina, and nervous system.

     *Mental Health – The Omega-3 in fish oil increases the production of the protein LR11. Therefore, reduce the amount of 'toxic plaques'. This process will help prevent Alzheimer.

     *Depression, Bipolar and Schizophrenia – Fish oil is said to help regulate the moods if combine with regular drug therapy.

Now that you know the many benefits that fish oil carries, it's wise to add fish oil supplements into our daily diet or routine.

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