Fish Oil (Omega 3)
Omega 3s are a family of essential fatty acids that play important roles in your body and provide a number of health benefits. They are essential as your body cannot produce them on its own, so you must get them from your diet. The vast majority of people don't eat enough fish to get enough Omega 3, so they need to supplement with fish oil.
Most people should be taking fish oil.
What are the benefits of Omega 3?
Brain function and mental health
There has been a lot of research on the ability of fish oil in reducing the symptoms of depression and seems to have notable benefits. (Depression 1,2)
Omega 3 plays a role in helping maintain normal brain function and possibly prevent some brain disorders. (3,4,5) Some studies have shown it may help children with ADHD
People who eat more fish tend to experience a slower decline in brain function in old age (old age 1,2)
Heart Health
Fish oil causes a large reduction in triglyceride levels(1). High levels of triglyceride increase your risk of heart disease.
Fish oil has been shown to lower your blood pressure (2,3)
The research of fish oil and its decreasing heart disease is still mixed.
Reduction of lupus symptoms
There are studies that have shown a big reduction in their lupus symptoms when they are taking fish oil. (1, 2)
What fish oil do I recommend?
Natures Best contains a massive 700mg Omega 3s per capsule (1100g). While many from the supermarket will only contain 200-250mg.
Most people should be taking fish oil.
What are the benefits of Omega 3?
Brain function and mental health
There has been a lot of research on the ability of fish oil in reducing the symptoms of depression and seems to have notable benefits. (Depression 1,2)
Omega 3 plays a role in helping maintain normal brain function and possibly prevent some brain disorders. (3,4,5) Some studies have shown it may help children with ADHD
People who eat more fish tend to experience a slower decline in brain function in old age (old age 1,2)
Heart Health
Fish oil causes a large reduction in triglyceride levels(1). High levels of triglyceride increase your risk of heart disease.
Fish oil has been shown to lower your blood pressure (2,3)
The research of fish oil and its decreasing heart disease is still mixed.
Reduction of lupus symptoms
There are studies that have shown a big reduction in their lupus symptoms when they are taking fish oil. (1, 2)
What fish oil do I recommend?
Natures Best contains a massive 700mg Omega 3s per capsule (1100g). While many from the supermarket will only contain 200-250mg.