| In the field of medicine, advances are happening almost | | | | of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with depression and |
| instantly. Because diseases are rampant across the | | | | ADHD or ADD is being examined. There have been |
| globe, researches are being done to find cures and | | | | accounts that attribute mental degradation due to low |
| alternative treatments for these conditions. One | | | | levels of essential fatty acids like omega-3. It is ideal to |
| popular option that has shown promise against many | | | | consult a doctor for the recommended doses of fish |
| types of diseases is fish oil and fish oil supplements. | | | | oil supplements that can be administered on a daily |
| There are still many studies done today to answer the | | | | basis. |
| question: is fish oil supplement advantageous? | | | | Cancers. From 2000 to 2003, journals have already |
| Fish oil supplements come from fish sources such as | | | | published research on how fish oil supplements and |
| herring, albacore tuna, salmon, mackerel, and sardines. | | | | thee omega-3 fatty acids in them can help in the |
| These are often sold in oil form, or in capsulated forms | | | | production of proteins that fight off tumors in the body. |
| which are meant to be taken as dietary supplements. | | | | Also, it has been established that the inclusion of DHA |
| Fish oil is said to be beneficial because it contains high | | | | and EPA in the diet can make a patient more |
| levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are needed by | | | | receptive to the effectiveness of chemotherapy or |
| the body, since humans cannot synthesize their own. | | | | radiation therapy. |
| Two of the most notable and most widely studied | | | | Heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and |
| forms of omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentenoic | | | | fish oil supplements have long been applauded for their |
| acid (EPA) and docosahexenoic acid (DHA). The | | | | ability to improve blood flow and provide overall |
| question now is, how is fish oil supplement | | | | protection for the heart. In fact, the American Heart |
| advantageous? Below are some diseases that | | | | Association recommends taking fish oil capsules, or |
| researches have found to be treatable and | | | | even having at least two servings of fish per week. |
| preventable thanks to fish oil supplements. | | | | Examples of fish are sardines, halibut, salmon, and tuna. |
| Arthritis. In year 2000, the Journal of Rheumatology | | | | Is fish oil supplement advantageous? As an answer to |
| found that EPA and DHA levels are very low in | | | | that question, yes it is. But before making drastic |
| patients with arthritis. Fish oil supplements help reduce | | | | changes in the diet, or before purchasing fish oil |
| the degradation of the cartilage in the joints, so less | | | | supplements, it is best to seek the advice of a medical |
| pain is felt. Aside from that, other journals published in | | | | practitioner on this matter. The public is reminded that |
| the same year, have shown how fish oil can help | | | | there are recommended doses of fish oil that can be |
| relieve the stiffness in people with join inflammation. | | | | taken on a daily basis, and these doses depend on the |
| Mental conditions. Until the present, the supplementation | | | | current health state of the individual. |