Fish oil contains high amounts of the Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). The DHA available in fish oil has many confirmed health benefits and is an essential supplement for everyone, especially women who are pregnant.
Many of the people in the United States in particular eat foods that are very high in Omega-6, but low in Omega-3. The ideal ratio for these fatty acids should be about 2 parts Omega-6 and 1 part Omega-3. unfortunately, most of us tend to take in about 20 times the levels of Omega-6 as we should. We need to drastically reduce our intake of Omega-6 and increase our Omega-3, especially from the DHA fish oil contains.
DHA makes up a major part of our brains. Mother’s who take a DHA supplement while pregnant and nursing have children with much higher IQs, less learning and behavior problems and less instances of ADHD. A diet with the right DHA fish oil dosage can also reduce the occurrence of memory loss, Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life.
The DHA in fish oil is very beneficial for individuals suffering from depression (including post-partum depression), bipolar disorder, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Individuals diagnosed with clinical depression have been found to have DHA deficiencies in the brain. Supplementing with fish oil with DHA has shown to have very positive effects for those who suffer from mood disorders.
A good DHA fish oil pill is also very good for your heart. It can prevent heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, strokes and improve blood flow.
Studies are continuing, and are revealing promising results on the positive effect of DHA fish oil on the prevention of certain types of cancer. There have been positive results with colon cancer and the research on breast cancer looks promising as well.
The sources of DHA fish oil are cold-water and oily fish fish such as sardines, salmon, and tuna. These types of fish tend to have the highest concentration of DHA and EPA.
Make sure that any EPA and DHA fish oil supplements you buy are purified and free of PCB’s and other toxins. All your fish oil pills should also be stored in dark air-tight bottles and kept in a cool place to keep them from going rancid.
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