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.