Omega-3 fish oil, otherwise known as alpha-linolenic acid, has many beneficial properties to your health and well being. Fish oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which help reduce the risk of heart disease and death, lower triglycerides, strokes, abnormal heart rhythms and many other ailments. A very high dose may cause harmful effects and is vital to discuss the implementation of omega-3 fish oil in your diet with your medical or health professional.
Reduce Triglycerides
High amounts of triglycerides may contribute to the hardening of your arteries or thickening of your artery walls, which can increase your risk of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks. An elevated level of triglycerides can also be an indicator of obesity or metabolic issues, causing excess fat around your waist, high blood pressure and irregular cholesterol levels. Four standard omega-3 fish oil capsules of 1200mg EPA and DHA helps reduce triglycerides by 20 percents.
Lessen Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythms are the electrical wiring that effect your heart muscle and are very common. Most individuals will experience at least one abnormal heart rhythm in their lifetime. Omega-3 doses of 1000mg to 4500mg per day have been studied and most research suggests significant reduction of abnormal heart rhythms. The benefits may take up to a few weeks or months to occur and is most effective as a preventive tactic versus being used as an acute treatment once the heart rhythms arise.
Anti-Inflammatory
Inflammation is caused by two main components, prostaglandins and luekotrienes. Omega-3, versus omega-6, has been shown to decrease the production of less inflammatory prostaglandins and luekotrienes. Omega-3 fish oil has both EPA and DHA, which have anti-inflammatory results and a more direct effect on lowering inflammation versus omega-3s from flaxseed.
Omega-3s and Children
Omega-3s defend children from heart disease and assist in the proper brain and retinal growth. They also improve a child's behavior and focus. Unfortunately, most North American children are deficient of this good fat and tend to suffer from attention deficit disorder, allergies, constipation, eczema and additional learning disabilities. The dosage ranges in age and daily intake for children.
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