Fish oil as brain food
A couple of recent studies indicate Omega-3 fatty acids in fish and fish oil possibly helping to preserve thinking ability. 2,250 middle-aged people and 210 older people were involved in the study and results point to omega-3s helping to prevent mental decline. It is believed that fish oil may reduce inflammation and promote nerve cell regeneration.
Fish oil for skin care
Q. What is the largest organ of the human body?
A. Your skin. Because this organ is the last barrier between ‘you’ and the external world, it can be exposed to all kinds of infection, pain and exposed to other unhealthy conditions. Yes, wrinkles come with age and the level of collagen and elastin in your skin eventually decreases. This can cause sagging or drooping skin.
Fish oil is far better for your skin than vitamin E creams and fruit acids to your skin. To have healthy skin, it needs to be nourished. Under nourished skin can be the start of skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. Skin problems seem to respond well to high doses of fish oil in your diet which is probably due to is anti- inflammatory properties.
How much fish oil should I take?
Check with your health care professional before taking fish oil supplements if you have a medical condition. Many experts recommend 1 gram (1,000 mg) of DHA and EPA (combined), preferably from fish, in people with heart disease. Fish oil capsules are great for getting the measured amount compared to just eating fish.
Certain conditions like high triglyceride levels might indicate a higher dose, 2-4 grams per day. There can be confusion regarding a fish oil dosage as compared to the active ingredients (the omega-3s DHA and EPA.) It is the EPA and DHA that needs to be looked at in a dosage.
Tips for using Omega -3 from fish oil
Store fish oil supplements in the fridge. It will keep the fish oil fresh and may reduce side effects like burping and indigestion. If you have a medical condition, never start using omega-3 supplements as a treatment on your own.
The Fish Oil Benefits Guide helps to show the many health benefits provided by fish oil.
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