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Is Omega fish Oil good for you?
- Fish oil is taken from the tissues of oily fish.
- Fish oil is considered as a healthy diet because of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) precursors to eicosanoids involved that diminish inflammation throughout the body.
- Fish do not produce omega-3 fatty acids, but collect them by way of consuming microalgae that help producing omega-3 fatty acids. Fishes like herring and sardines and fatty predatory fish, eat their prey fish that have collected omega-3 fatty acids from microalgae.
- Fishes like mackerel, lake trout, flounder, albacore tuna and salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids in excess, but as they are on number one position in food chain, these species can accumulate toxic substances. Thus FDA recommends limiting their consumption.
- Experts believe taking fish oil (in any form) can regulate cholesterol in the body because fish oil contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Despite cholesterol regulation omega-3 fatty acids also regulate body composition.
- Preferred source of Omega-3 fatty acids is from fish’s body and not from the liver.
- The liver and its products like cod liver oil of fish and animals like seals and whales also contain Omega-3 and are rich in Vitamin A.
- The American Heart Association suggest the consumption of 1g of fish oil daily, particularly by eating fish, for patients who are diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
Omega Fish Oil
The American Heart Association suggest the consumption of 1g of fish oil daily, particularly by eating fish, for patients who are diagnosed with coronary heart disease.