April 24, 2008
The Benefits Of Fish Oil Continue To Grow!
Omega-3 Fish oil continues to grow in popularity with mounting research to back it; even main stream doctors are recommending this oil to help improve cardiovascular health. The active properties that give fish oil its benefit are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Research has demonstrated that these components of fish oil can support the health of the heart, eyes, skin, digestive system, immune system, joints, and the brain.
Omega-3 fish oil was originally discovered by researchers who noticed that a particular group of people had little to no heart disease in all its population. This group of people was the Inuit Indians in Greenland near the North Pole. They consumed high amounts of cold water fish which are rich in DHA and EPA.
Omega-3 fish oil can protect the heart in many ways starting with lowering triglycerides in those who consumed it on a daily basis. Triglycerides are fats that can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and dementia. Fish oil can reduce the risk of these as well as lower blood pressure and relax arteries allowing the flow of blood to circulate freely. Also, DHA and EPA have anti-inflammatory properties which […]
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