Fish Oil: Great Dietary Supplement
If you're looking for a supplement to boost your overall health, as well as your brain and joint function, look no further than the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Omega threes are a special kind of fatty acid, vital to human growth and health, that are found in many foods, but especially in fish oil.
Scientists have known for a long time that omega fatty acids are important for human growth. Most of us eat a diet containing omegas 3, 6, and 9. Further research has proven that the more omega three we consume compared to omega six and nine improves both mental and physical health. In fact, studies have shown that people who eat higher amounts of omega threes are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and age-related mental decline.
Because of the popularity of red meat and grains consumed in the diet of Western countries, the diet of most people in these countries is filled with omega 6 and omega 9. However, in Eastern countries such as China and Japan, it is just the opposite, with the diet being extremely rich in omega 3 because of the popularity of fish being eaten.
Studies show that the best way to increase omega three in our bodies is to eat more fish, seafood and fish oil. Those who have a diet that is omega three rich are in better overall health, have increased mental functions, show less age-related wear, have healthier joints, and show stronger cardiovascular systems.
The best way of boosting the proportion of omega threes in your diet is by taking a daily fish oil supplement. These supplements are packaged in impermeable gelatin capsules, so you won't taste any fishiness. They can be taken with your daily vitamins, and have not been shown to have any side effects.
Increasing your fish, seafood, and flax consumption is a great addition to any diet. However, it is difficult for most people to achieve the ideal omega three ratio without taking a supplement. A daily fish oil supplement ensures that your omega three ratio is perfect, allowing you to eat your regular diet without worry. Daily omega three supplements are also perfect for people who seek better mental health or natural arthritis cures but do not like to eat fish or seafood.
The so called omega 3, a special kind of fatty acids, are important for your health, for instance for your brain. They are even used as natural arthritis cures. These fatty acids can be found in flax seeds, certain varieties of algae and marine fish. Our food normally contains a mixture of omega 9, 6 and 3. In the Western diet, the ratio is too far on the side of omega 6 and omega 9. For people who do not eat a lot of fish, fish oil can be used as a supplement. Consumed in form of capsules, you won't taste any fishiness.
Published January 6th, 2008
Filed in Fitness, Health, Weight Loss
