TOP 10 REASONS FISH OILS ARE ESSENTIAL

[glock40_1979]

If you are even remotely concerned about you and your athletes’ health, I urge you to start supplementing your diet with fish oil if you currently are missing out. Based on the strong scientific evidence and anecdotal evidence, I strongly encourage you to incorporate into your diet two specific omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), commonly referred to as fish oils. The following list is reasons why you should be supplementing with fish oil.

TOP 10 REASONS FISH OILS ARE ESSENTIAL

1. Fish oils, rich in the Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent depression, stabilize the moods of maniac-depressives, and alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia.

2. Fish oils are one of the few substances known to lower concentrations of triglycerides (fatty substances) that pose a cardiovascular risk, in the blood.

3. Increasing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids has direct effects on serotonin levels.

4. Fish oils, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) help prevent heart disease, depression, and cancer.

5. Research has shown that supplementation with fish oils can markedly reduce interlukin-1beta production and results in a significant reduction in morning stiffness and the number of painful joints in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

6. Several clinical trials have concluded that eating fish regularly or supplementing with fish oils can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by as much as 50%.

7. Researchers at Mayo Clinic report that supplementation with fish oils, EPA and DHA is highly effective in slowing down the progression of IgA nephropathy, a common kidney disease.

8. Epidemiological studies have shown that populations with a high intake of fish oils have a lower incidence of inflammatory diseases such as asthma.

9. Researchers at The University of Tromso now report that fish oil supplementation lowers blood pressure significantly in people with hypertension and has no effect on glucose control even in people with mid diabetes.

10. Medical researchers in New Zealand provide convincing evidence that an increased consumption of fish oils helps reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.

[DanSteelMan]

would this include a supp. that has omega 3, 6, and 9? I use 4g of those a day...plus saw palmetto amoungst others...

[glock40_1979]

First let me say Im not a supplement expert but what I could get out of it is Omega 6 is no problem to get in a normal diet but The Omega 3's that contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) are the real miracle workers... Also alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which you get from leafy veggies or flax seed oil actually turns into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) an Omega 3... I personally would try to get a full mixture of the ones you mentioned but the Omega 3's should be the base or the highest dose of the 3... Hope this helps a little... Glock40_1979

[desmond]

The Omega 3s from other fat sources such as flax will partially convert into EPA and DHA although the actual amounts will be significantly less than you will get in a comparable amount of fish oil.

Something to consider if you plan on buying fish oil is quality. Lately, many supplement companies have released a pharmaceutical grade. You will find these to be much more effective. Another case of you get what you pay for.

[gettinripped]

i take flax seed oil now for my o-3&6. i couldnt take the burping of the fish oils taste all day. from what i've read it should be equal to not better than taking fish oils. anybody have a take on this??

[small_guy]

Like stated only a small amount(very small and more if you are a women) of flax get converted into the EPA and DHA which is the good stuff you are looking for. Flax seed is a great product(better than the oil) and I use it regularly but you still need to eat some damn fish and fish oils.