Fish Oil

Fish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids. Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids for many functions, from muscle activity to cell growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are derived from food. They can't be manufactured in the body. Fish oil contains two omega-3s called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Dietary sources of DHA and EPA are fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel and trout, and shellfish, such as mussels, oysters and crabs. Some nuts, seeds and vegetable oils contain another omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Fish oil supplements come in liquid, capsule and pill form. Mainly, people take fish oil for its anti-inflammatory effects.

Benefits of fish oil:

  • May benefit depression and anxiety

  • May improve eye health

  • Could promote brain health during pregnancy and early life

  • May improve risk factors for heart disease

  • May reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

  • Could reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome

  • May reduce inflammation

  • Might benefit autoimmune diseases

  • May help prevent age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease

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