Benefits of Fish Oil
What is
Fish Oil?
Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are a form of
polyunsaturated fat that's chemically different from the omega-6
fatty acids found in most vegetable oils. omega-3 fatty acids are one type of essential
fatty acids, special fats that the body needs as much as it
needs vitamins.
Fish Oil has many names. One of the most common is omega-3
fatty acid or its scientific abbreviation, N-3. N3 fatty acids
are found mostly in fish, but are contained in other foods as
well.
Fish Oil is the best food source of these fatty acids. The
primary benefit of N-3
Fish Oil is the reduction of platelet activity (blood
clotting) and plaque formation which in turn can prevent heart
attacks.
Background of
Fish Oil:
In 1996 the American Heart Association released its Science
Advisory, "Fish Consumption,
Fish Oil, Lipids and Coronary Heart Disease." Since then
important new findings have been reported about the benefits of
omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular
disease.