We’ve all heard how good fish oil is for us. How fatty fish such as salmon, a couple times a week, can improve many qualities of our lives. Fish oil has so much more to offer than many people realize.
To gain the benefits from fish oil, one must consume it regularly, meaning in a sufficient amount, on a daily basis. It might not be realistic or even palatable, for people to consume salmon every day, especially in the amounts necessary to reap health benefits. Sure, there are other fish we can get these precious oils from, however, there’s controversy over contamination of these fish due to pollution, chemical dumping, and other environmental, as well as, manmade toxins.
BENEFITS OF FISH OIL
- Reduces symptoms from food allergies.
- Helps to alleviate depression (post-partum depression, as well).
- Lowers cholesterol.
- Lowers blood triglycerides.
- Improves brain function.
- Slows macular degeneration.
- Slows macular degeneration.
- Speeds recovery from ulcers.
- Improves complexion.
- Reduces risk of heart disease.
- Strengthens vision.
- Reduces inflammation, which in turn leads to quicker recovery whether
from illness or exercising.
- Reduces joint pain.
- Promotes elimination of stored fat.
- Improves concentration.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Reduces acne.
- Helps maintain and regulate organs.
- Reduces wrinkles.
- Promotes overall skin health.
- Assists in the elimination of toxins from the system.
- Crucial for brain development in fetus’s, babies, infants, and children.
- Promotes macular health.
- Aids digestion.
So how can we reap the benefits of fish oil without having to eat a lot of fish? Simple. Buy fish oil. Before you run out to purchase fish oil, be sure you know what you’re looking for. Always look for pure, non-synthetic, fish oil. A couple reputable brands I like are: ‘Udo’s’, and the Twinlab formula. My kids will even get into the fridge and take the Twinlab on their own because it’s emulsified, and naturally flavored. No one likes to be burping up a fish all day. Emulsified, pure fish oils from Twinlab taste great, and are good quality.
Udo’s oil has been around for a long, long, time. Erasmus Udo has done extensive research with oils, and came up with his own ‘ideal’ oil. Ideal it is, a bit more expensive than other brands, but well worth it.
I’m sure there are other good quality oils on the market, as well. Do some research of your own, ask around, shop at health food stores and ask what the most popular fish oil supplement is they sell, and why.
Whether you choose capsules, for ease to carry around with you, or liquid, be sure to keep your oils refrigerated. If you purchase more than one bottle, keep it closed until you're ready to use it, and store it in a cool dark place, or in your fridge.
If you find you cannot tolerate a particular brand, don’t give up, keep looking, and soon you’ll find one that your taste buds and digestive system will agree with.
GO FISH!
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