Benefits of Fish Oil Capsules

It is rare when something actually lives up to the hype or attention it gets in the media especially when it comes to health claims or health benefits.

Omega 3 fatty acids seem to intrigue both conventional and alternative medicine because they agree on how great its many health benefits can be.

Many health experts and researchers believe that omega 3 fatty acids RPA and DHA are essential nutrients most missing in our modern day diet since your body cannot make them and they are not plentiful in the modern diet. The human body requires the essential omega 3 fatty acids to function properly. The human brain is comprised of 60% fats and approximately half of that fat is Omega 3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

Some studies have shown that many chronic diseases and disorders improve when omega-3 supplementation is used. This evidence is so overwhelming that even most conventional medical practitioners will often recommend increasing omega 3 intake in the diet through foods or using supplementation.

The omega 3 deficiencies can cause inflammation that can play a major role in why there are rampant chronic illnesses like heart disease and brain disorders.

Nature intended the human brain to be "powered" by fats, in an interesting way, so if you don't have enough, your brain won't be able to run your body properly.

Brain Health

Deficiencies in omega 3 fats have been linked to: depression, anxiety, mood swings, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, Alzheimer's disease, ADHD and ADD.

Researchers from prestigious institutions like the Harvard School of Public Health have shown some of these conditions will improve with increased omega 3 fatty acid intake.

Other studies have shown that even if you don't have any of these chronic conditions, memory and focus can improve with consistent use of purified fish oil supplements with adequate quantities of EPA and DHA.

Heart Health

One of the best known and studied benefits of omega 3 fatty acids is for heart health. Heart disease was the number #1 killer in the Western world. "Omega 3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of or who have cardiovascular disease." (American Heart Association)

Fish oil supplements that are very high in omega 3 fats have been shown to help those with heart disease. Omega 3's can make platelets in the blood less sticky to prevent them from clumping together. Omega 3's can also help reduce triglycerides. They are blood fats closely related to cholesterol and when they are high along with cholesterol, your chances for heart disease go up.

Omega 3's can also help reduce or prevent heart rhythm abnormalities.