Lifetime Benefits of Taking Fish Oil
by David Reynolds
Several researches has revealed that there are tons of benefits that we can get from the omega 3 fatty acids extracted from fish oil, and these benefits can last a lifetime.
What do we get from fish oil?
There are tons of health benefits that we can get from it. For starters, it reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and it aids in the development of the brain too. Fewer headaches and fewer depressions are experienced too. It also relieves you arthritis pain. It helps prevent heart diseases, diabetes, breast and prostate cancer, and tons of other health problems.
We should know that both men and women need sufficient amounts of EPA and DHA. Both are vital factors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy. Women need the omega 3 fatty acids for healthy egg cell production and men for healthy sperm cells.
During the time of gestation, omega 3 fatty acids are needed for baby's brain development. Our brain is made up of long chain omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA. There is around 70% of it in a baby's brain and more than 60% in an adult, and fish has been reputed to be a food for the brain.
At least 1200 mg of pure omega 3 fish oil that contains balanced ratios of EPA and DHA are recommended by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a supplement to the diet of pregnant and nursing mothers.
A daily dosage of at least 1000 mg pure omega 3 fish oil is also recommended to other adults by the NIH. Want to know the reason why? Have a look at these results.
Scientific tests showed that the EPA and DHA in fish oil effectively prevent inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, ulcerative colitis, cystitis and other painful inflammatory disorders.
Fish oil does not necessarily cure such conditions, but it can provide safe and natural relief from the condition without harmful side effects.
EPA and DHA are also said to be good in preventing heart diseases according to researches. It helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, prevents irregular heartbeat, and blood clotting which can lead to stroke and possibly sudden cardiac arrest.
Last, but not the least, research has proven that a diet supplement of omega 3 fish oil can help patients who are terminally ill with cancer to have a better quality of life and improve their survival rate. It is also said to be effective in reducing Alzheimer's.
Truly adequate intake of omega 3 fatty acids can be beneficial to our health, while the lack of omega 3 fatty acids in the diet can cause some health problems like bipolar disorder, depression, pre-menstrual syndrome, violence and suicide.
The results of a recent survey has been really devastating as it shows a huge number of around 85% of Americans as having fatty acids deficiency and 98% of pregnant and lactating women getting only less than 18% of the recommended amount by the NIH.
But there is one more shocking revelation; around 20% of the population of America has very low DHA and EPA, which are the two omega 3 fatty acids. Test results would reveal no traces of DHA and EPA in their blood.
You now have the chance not to have this deficiency. You can start eating fatty fish like herring, tuna, salmon, sardines, and anchovies. It would also be good to take in high quality and pure fish oil as a daily dietary supplement.
