Health Benefits of fish Oil

The health benefits of fish oil include its ability to aid in treatment of heart diseases, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, AHDH, low immunity, cancer, diabetes, inflammation, arthritis, IBD, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, eye disorders, macular degeneration and ulcers. It also helps in weight loss, pregnancy, fertility and skin care (particularly for conditions such as psoriasis and acne).
Most of the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of omega 3 essential fatty acids like Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Other useful essential fatty acids include Alpha-linolenic acid or ALA and Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA.

The different types of fish which can be a good source of fish oil are mackerel, rainbow trout, lake trout, halibut, herring, sea bass, sardines, swordfish, oysters, albacore tuna, blue fin tuna, yellow fin tuna, turbot, pilchards, anchovies and salmon. The most common ones among these for obtaining oil are albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and salmon. The quality of fish oil greatly depends on the type of fish used for getting the oil.

Healthy Heart:
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), IT's clinically proven that Omega 3 fatty acids, reduce the risk of heart diseases and heart arrhythmias.

Weight Loss:
As per the reasearch by Professor Peter Howe at the University of South Australia, The Volunteers who were given fish oil diet shows greater weight loss when compared to who didn't consumed fish oil. Exercise combined with fish oil consumption had a good feedback.

Blood Circulation:
It is believed that fish oil has the ability to improve blood circulation.

Improved Immunity:
Omega three fatty acids present in the fish helps to develop a better immune system by effecting cytokines and eicosanoids present in our body.

Depression and Anxiety:
Because of this Omega three fatty acids, fish oil is good for relieving depression, sadness, anxiety, restlessnes, mental fatigue, stress, decreased sexual desire and other nervous disorders.

Eye Disorders:
Fish oil will improve eye vision, this is a well known fact for all. It also helps in avoiding age related macular degeneration.

Skin Care:
Fish oil hepls to improve poor and dry skin by making it to shinny and glowing. Regular intake of fish oil capsulesnhelps in reducing loss of moisture in the skin.