Fish Oil for the Health of Your Heart
Components such as EPA and DHA, commonly known as omega 3 fatty acids are abundantly found in fish oil. Widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, fish oil is valued amongst doctors and health experts for its nutritional and dietary value.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in fish with a fatty, or oily flesh. Such fish include mackerel, rainbow trout, herring, sardines, tuna and salmon. Essential fatty acids are an important part of any diet, as they cannot be produced by the human body and must therefore be provided by food.
A great deal of research has been carried out into omega 3 fatty acids and results suggest that they offer a number of important benefits, not the least of which is help in maintaining a healthy heart. Effects claimed for omega 3 fatty acids include lowering the risk of blocked blood vessels and heart attacks, lowering blood pressure and preventing hardening of the arteries.
In addition, it seems that an additional benefit of Omega-3 is the reduction of inflammation. Because of its ability to reduce joint tenderness and morning stiffness, fish oil may be helpful in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis, allowing for a decrease in patient medication. These benefits may also extend to those who suffer from osteoarthritis. If this is true, fish oil could possibly be considered as beneficial, along with established natural arthritis treatments such as vitamin B3, turmeric and ginger.
To get the recommended amount of fish oil, you would need to eat some type of fatty fish at least twice a week. Fresh fish is not only delicious but, like other meats, is a good source of protein, with the added benefit of being lower in saturated fat. Another option to ensure a sufficient amount of Omega-3 is to take daily dietary supplements.
Eating fish is not only tasty and beneficial for your heart, bones, and head, but can also be helpful for your brain too. Omega 3 potentially helps the brain repair any damage, which might help against Huntingdon's disease and schizophrenia. Nothing could be better.
Published February 27th, 2007