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The amazing benefits of fish oil
There is now strong literature evidence that fish oil supplementation helps...
- Prevent impaired visual and brain development in children.
- Prevent pregnancy complications, including premature delivery and low birth weight. Taking fish oil during pregnancy may also help to reduce allergies in newborns, increases children's IQ and reduce risk of post-partum depression.
- Prevent sudden cardiac death (~50% risk reduction).
- Prevent stroke (~40-50% risk reduction).
- Prevent irregular heartbeat.
- Prevent some forms of cancer (e.g. Breast Cancer & Colon Cancer).
- Reduce craving for fatty foods. Fish oil may help in weight regulation.
- Prevent age-related prostate enlargement in males.
- Prevent and treat Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Anger/Aggression. Fish oil also helps treat Huntington's Disease.
- Prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
- Prevent and treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other inflammatory conditions.
- Improve skin, hair and nail health.
- Prevent diabetes.
- Preserve eyesight decline associated with aging. Fish oil also help to reduce eye dryness.
... and that's just a sample of the possible health benefits of fish oil!! Fish oil is by far the nutrient supplement with the most scientific support.
How much fish oil should adults take?
A good dose for adults is roughly ~6 grams of salmon oil per day with food.
Should everyone take fish oil?
Generally yes. In a minority of cases some individuals feel strange on fish oil and do better on other oil types.
Why not just eat fish?
There is concern that eating the levels of fish required to consume the ideal levels of omega-3 fatty acids puts people at risk of contamination mercury, PCB's and other chemicals. In Australia the least polluted fish include salmon, herring and sardines. Also in taking fish oil you know you are getting the right amount of omega-3 fatty acids everyday.
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Blake Graham, BSc (Honours), AACNEM
Clinical Nutritionist
Perth, Western Australia
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*Non-Perth residents may enquire about phone consultations.
