Reduces inflammation: Many studies have shown a correlation between fish oil supplementation and reduction of chronic inflammation. Comfort from the following disease processes were shown to result from a regular intake of fish oil: Crohn's disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis.
Aids in weight loss: Omega-3's are thought to increase the body's ability to burn fat by increasing the flow of blood to excercising muscles.
Brightens mood: Having a sufficient dietary dose of Omega-3's has been shown to dramatically improve mood, and a deficiency in Omega-3's has recently been linked to both depression and bipolar disorder.
Eases joint pain: Studies show the regular use of fish oil over a three-month period to significantly reduce morning joint stiffness and joint pain.
Aids in allergy symptoms: Fish oil can make seasonal allergies and asthma more bearable.
Helps prevent wrinkles: It has been found in several studies that a diet rich in fish oils reduces skin damage from the sun. Sun damage is one of the major causes of wrinkles.
Sharpens memory: Research has shown fish oil to significantly improve long term memory function.
Lowers heart disease risk: Regular ingestion of fish oil has been shown to lower triglyceride levels. A slight lowering of blood pressure has also been indicated as well as a contribution to healthy vascular function by the increase of a natural blood vessel dilating substance.
Reduce use of aspirin, ibuprofen & other NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): In trials, subjects who increased their dietary intake of fish oil were able to significantly reduce their use of potentially harmful NSAID's and other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Maintains overall health: It has been shown that the American diet has a dramatic imbalance in the ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's). This imbalance has been linked to many forms of chronic illness and malaise. Even in health individuals, maintaining an appropriate amount of Omega-3's is recommended for continued wellness.
