Fish oil and its beneficial properties.

The benefits of fish oil we have long known from our parents and grandparents. At that time, all the children were sure to drink fish oil, the taste and smell of which they probably remember to this day …

Today, scientists are again talking about the beneficial properties of fish oil, and manufacturers of special nutritional supplements continue to actively advertise and offer it to their customers. Of course, our generation is much more fortunate, because fish oil is now produced in capsules, drinking which, you do not feel an unpleasant taste and smell at all.

Why is fish oil useful?

Fish oil contains vitamins A and D necessary for the human body, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. And since the body is not able to produce them on its own, the only source of polyunsaturated fatty acids for humans is food and, especially, fatty fish. The easiest and most convenient way to replenish the lack of omega-3 acids is to regularly take fish oil capsules.

How does fish oil work?

Vitamin Acontained in fish oil is necessary for our body to maintain good vision, maintain healthy hair, skin, mucous membranes of the throat, nose, digestive and respiratory systems. Vitamin A has a positive effect on the growth of bone and tooth enamel, and also has antioxidant properties.

Vitamin D promotes the penetration of phosphorus and calcium into the cells of the body, preserves and maintains the health of bones and teeth; prevents increased nervous excitability and unpleasant cramps of the calf muscles.

Omega-3s, found in abundance in fish oil, have a number of positive properties:

• significantly reduce blood clotting;
• allow to normalize blood pressure;
• reduce the load on the cardiovascular system;
• contribute to the most efficient work of the brain;
• help burn saturated fats in the body, thereby contributing to weight loss;
• suppress the release of stress hormones in the body;
• participate in the production of prostaglandins – substances with special anti-inflammatory properties (help get rid of swelling and pain).

Numerous scientific studies have shown that fish oil is not only a good preventive measure for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, but also an effective drug that reduces the risk of diseases associated with excess weight. Among other things, it has been proven that fish oil increases the production of serotonin in the body – a hormone that improves mood in humans. So, given the huge number of beneficial properties of fish oil, each of us will find a reason to take it.

Fish oil is indicated for the following diseases:

• depression;
• psoriasis;
• arthritis;
• cancer of the breast and other organs;
• memory impairment;
• vitamin deficiency (lack of vitamins A and D);
• wounds and burns (as a topical remedy);
• thrombophlebitis and atherosclerosis (for preventive purposes);
• violation of the development of the skeletal system (prevention);
• decreased vision.

Interesting Facts: Scientists at the University of Sydney found that children who take fish oil have a four times lower risk of developing asthma than their peers. And experts at the University of Wyoming have found that a daily intake of 3,3 grams of fish oil significantly alleviates unpleasant symptoms in asthmatics.

Also, Greek scientists reported that regular intake of fish oil (10 grams per day) reduced the number of heart attacks by 41%. And Korean scientists managed to find out that fish oil stops the development of tumors in breast and prostate cancer.

Contraindications and recommendations for the use of fish oil.

• increased calcium in the body;
• an excess of vitamin D;
• allergic reactions and hypersensitivity to fish oil;
• kidney failure;
• urolithiasis disease;
• increased thyroid function;
• active form of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Fish fat should be taken with caution by the elderly, during pregnancy and lactation, with stomach diseases, duodenal ulcer, organic heart disease, with acute and chronic diseases of the kidneys and liver.

It is not recommended to take fish oil for a long time – the reception should consist of several courses with breaks (usually three courses are prescribed per year, 1 month each).

What you need to know about fish oil dietary supplements?

1. It is best to consume supplements prepared by molecular differentiation method. This process is to test the beneficial properties of fish oil and the presence of omega-3 fatty acids.

2. Avoid dietary supplements made from low-quality fish. Such fish oil may contain mercury and other heavy metals, which will subsequently affect your health. The highest quality supplements containing fish oil are prepared on the basis of polar salmon. But, in any case, this product must contain a certificate confirming the absence of all kinds of toxins in it.

3. Purchase supplements only in trusted stores, where professional consultants will provide you with complete information about the manufacturer and quality of the drug.

Be healthy!