Many health conscious people are interested in the benefits of salmon oil but do not want to eat the salmon. In that case, using salmon oil or taking salmon oil supplements is the next best thing. When purchasing salmon oil supplements, be sure to buy them from a reputable source. Finding a high grade of salmon oil ensures that you reap all of the health benefits of the omega 3 fatty acids it can provide.
High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
A study published in Clinical Science documented that consumption of salmon oil and other fish oils reduces hypertension as well as the occurrence of heart disease and heart disease mortality rates. Researchers found the omega-3 fatty acids to control heart arrhythmia, reduce the plaque in arteries and reduce inflammation in the cardiovascular system.
Triglycerides
Salmon oil has been found to reduce triglyceride levels, according to researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada. Published in Diabetologia, the study shows that regular supplementation of omega-3s from fish oil, such as salmon oil, will lower triglyceride levels without affecting overall cholesterol levels. This study contradicted a study, done in Germany two years earlier, that claimed the use of salmon oil capsules lowered triglyceride levels, but caused an increase in total cholesterol. The study from Germany is not clear on whether it was LDL or HDL cholesterol that was raised.
Inflammation
According to the National Institute of Health, the omega-3s in salmon oil have been shown to reduce inflammation in the tissues. Inflammation is known to cause many symptoms, from headaches to arthritis.
Depression
Treating depression with salmon or fish oil is not a common practice. However, a detailed and extensive study done in France and published in L'Encephale, showed that a lack of omega-3 acids affects brain activity and supplementation can play a part in the treatment of depression.
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