Fish oil is the oil extracted from the tissue of oily or fatty fish. Fish oils are derived from fish like salmon, trout, sardines, herring, tuna, cod, mackerel and anchovies. Fish oil contains the useful polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, which are of 2 types- DHA or docosahexaenoic acid and EPA or eicosapentanoic acid. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils are found to be amazingly helpful in maintaining good health. This has been observed in the Eskimos, in particular. They consume large amounts of fatty fish and fish oils, which comprise more than 50% of their entire dietary intake of calories. It has been observed the centuries that the Eskimos enjoy extremely good health and long lives, thanks to the fish oils. Of course, we may not require such high dosages as the Eskimos, as they can be harmful to us. Limited and safe dosages of fish oil, however work wonders for the overall health of people of all ages.

Fish Oil Benefits

Prevention and Treatment of heart Diseases

The omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits. They reduce and prevent heart diseases. The omega-3 fatty acids lower the level of triglycerides in the blood. They also lower the blood pressure by reducing the production of the blood coagulating chemical, thromboxane A2. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils have anti-inflammatory properties. They prevent irregular heartbeats by reducing the abnormal rhythms of the hearts. The omega-3 fatty acids have been found to increase the amount of good cholesterol- HDL in the body.