Fish Oil For A Healthy Lifesyle
| By David Swanson I am sure that you have heard that fish oil is good for you. Certain fish contain high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids which have the benefit of lowering the risk of heart disease. There are also many other benefits of which you may not be aware. Research has shown that consuming fish oil may be useful for reducing pain and inflammation, preventing some forms of cancer, maintaining a healthy immune system, lowering your blood pressure, increasing your blood circulation, and boosting brain power. Fish oil now comes in different concentrations and also in a variety of forms. Some of these are fish oil capsules, liquid fish oil, (which now comes in several more palatable flavors), and of course fish itself. Tuna and Salmon are thought to have the highest levels of healthy Omega-3 acids. If you compare different fish oils, you will notice a variation in two types of Omega-3 acids: EPA and DHA. Researchers are divided as to which of these types of Omega-3's are more important. It seems that certain medical conditions may be helped more effectively by EPA than DHA, or vice versa. So if you plan to treat a specific health concern, then you may have to do a little bit of experimenting. How much fish oil do you need? The American Heart Association recommends two servings of fish per week to support heart health. Two four-ounce servings of salmon contain approximately three total grams of EPA and DHA. I personally take one to two grams of fish oil a day. Concerned about mercury contamination? Nearly all fish contain trace amounts of mercury, some more than others. It's only in a few species of fish that mercury levels reach FDA limits for human consumption. Shark and Swordfish seem have the highest levels. Also certain species of very large tuna can have levels that exceed the recommended doses of consumption. Fortunately, fish that have the highest levels of Omega-3 also tend to have the lowest levels of mercury. FDA specialists say that eating different types of fish, in normal of eating conditions, does not put any one in danger of mercury poisoning. Remember the old adage, “everything in moderation.” It is when a person indulges in fad diets - frequently eating only one type of food or a particular species of fish - that they put themselves at risk. The added benefits of eating fish and taking fish oil supplements are too important to ignore. It is essential that one includes fish oil supplements as a part of your daily healthy living diet. David Swanson is a part time writer who is now over 50 and looking for ways to improve health and fitness You can learn more by visiting his blog at http://www.healthylivingblogger.blogspot.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Swanson |
