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Health effects of fish oil, your body will thank you later for!

by FHM Pakistan
Fish oil supplements play important role in brain function, normal growth, development, metabolism and curbing inflammation, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Our bodies cannot manufacture these fatty acids, so we must consume them. Most of the people prefer to take fish oil supplements, instead of drinking juices or eating actual veggies.
Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, are rich in both DHA and EPA. There’s a third omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in walnuts, canola oil, flaxseeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds. Our bodies can convert ALA, in limited quantities, to DHA and EPA.
“A lot of people don’t know why they take fish oil,” said R. Preston Mason, a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and president of Elucida Research, a biotechnology research company.
“You take fish oil for the omega-3 content. People have heard it’s good for you, so they take it. It’s a booming industry.”
 Whether you’re looking to maximize muscle building and fat loss, or you’re simply looking to take the best pathway to optimal health, fish oil is a supplement you must add to your daily diet.

Benefits of fish oil:

  • Supports healthy cholesterol levels
  • Boosts your mood
  • Helps to maintain strong bones

If the levels of mercury get too high, it can cause problems too, so it’s necessary that you keep a good balance. Fish oil capsules, along with fatty fish on occasion, will be the best way to meet your needs safely.

Fish oil supplements offer a wide variety of benefits. Here are three major facts you should know about;

1. Healthy Cholesterol Level Support

Supplementing with fish oil may support a healthy blood cholesterol profile already within a normal range. Adding 3-6 grams of fish oil a day can help promote healthy ratios of HDL to LDL, as well as healthy levels of triacylglycerol concentrations in the body when they are already in healthy range.

If you can start using fish oil, as well as eating a diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, you will support overall health and well-being.

2. Bone Health Support
As you grow older, especially in the case of women who are entering the menopausal years and who no longer have the standard estrogen and progesterone hormone levels, the bones may begin to thin, which then sets you up to experience osteoporosis.
According to a study, the implications of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes on the bone density and calcium balance in menopausal women, and have found that those who do take in higher levels of fatty acids may help support healthy bones.
The best way to support your overall bone health is to make sure you’re getting enough calcium in your diet regularly. After that’s been looked after, it would be a very smart move to start paying attention to your fish-oil consumption.

It is important to make sure you’re getting a good ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, though. Consuming too much omega-6 and too little omega-3 can actually put you at a higher risk for a lower bone-mineral density.

3. Mood Support

Research has indicated that including fish oil in your diet on a regular basis may offer mood support. The diets of many people are so filled with processed foods that there isn’t enough quality nutrition coming in to support a healthy system. This only adds to the stress build-up that may exacerbate mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Fish oil consumption helps support the levels of serotonin in the body, which is often termed the “feel-good” hormone. You will typically reap the benefits of serotonin after eating a carbohydrate-heavy meal, which is what puts you in a relaxed and peaceful state. For this reason, individuals typically crave high-carbohydrate foods when they are stressed.

By supplementing with fish oil, you will naturally support your own serotonin release in the body, which may help manage stress.

CONCLUSION:

In spite of fish oil supplements offer a variety of benefits, but it isn’t necessarily going to help you build muscle at an accelerated pace directly, but indirectly it will help support the quality of your workouts.

Most importantly, supplementing with fish oil will enhance your overall health, which is key to pursuing workouts over a longer period of time.

 

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