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Health benefits of fish oil
Fish is still one of the healthiest foods that we can consume and, while oily fish such as salmon, tuna, halibut and others are high in fish oil, the easiest and most affordable way to reap the benefits of fish oils is by taking supplements.
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Scientific and medical research on omega-3s has been exhaustive, with many medical and scientific studies published on them in just the past 15 years.
Studies have revealed that fish oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids have a beneficial impact on depression, anxiety, specific cancers, lowering cholesterol and many other conditions.
Solgar provides a natural, concentrated source of the essential Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from deep-sea, cold-water fish. EPA and DHA support cardiovascular, joint and immune health. Fish oil is tested for optimum purity. It undergoes molecular distillation to remove mercury and other harmful contaminants.
Health benefits of fish oil
You can think of the omega-3* family
as a series of stepping stones, with
one compound serving as the
precursor for the next. The 'parent'
molecule, alpha-linolenic acid,
functions as the fundamental source
of much more potent omega-3s.
Alpha-linolenic acid is found in
flaxseed oil.
Most people do not efficiently
convert alpha-linolenic acid to the
more biologically active members
of the omega-3s, while others want
their omega-3s to work faster. For
these people, fish oil supplements
may be the ideal solution.
Fish oils contain the most biologically
active omega-3s, specifically
eico-sapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and
certain species of algae provide a
rich source of vegetarian DHA.
EPA and DHA leapfrog several
metabolic steps, so they quickly yield
health benefits. EPA forms the
hormone-like prostaglandin 3 series
of compounds, which have
circulatory and other heart-healthy
benefits. Meanwhile, the body
converts DHA to resolvins and
protectins, which also have beneficial
properties. In addition, both EPA
and DHA play important roles in
nervous system function.
Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health*
In a scientific position paper, the American Heart Association highlighted several
ways omega-3 fish oils may support heart health. Through their role as precursors
to prostaglandins and thromboxanes, the omega-3s support circulation, help
regulate normal heart rhythm, and help maintain triglyceride levels already within
a normal range.
Omega-3s and Prostaglandins*
EPA serves as a precursor to prostaglandin E3, a natural substance that reduces
the activity of arachidonic acid and prostaglandin E2. In addition, both EPA
and DHA are building blocks of protectins and resolvins, two other families of
natural modulating compounds.
Omega-3s and Aging*
In certain individuals, EPA and DHA may help maintain the length of
telomeres, the protective tips of chromosomes. Scientists believe that
telomere length is a marker of biological aging.
*These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
