6 Surprising Benefits of Fish Oil

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Yes, it's good for your heart.  But you already knew that. But did you know that there are other PROVEN benefits of fish oil? Before we get into the benefits of fish oil, it is really important to remember that it’s not the fish oil that counts…it’s the amount of Omega-3 in the fish oil pills that makes a difference. What does that mean? Well, there are two main types of Omega-3 in fish oil. EPA and DHA. Regular fish oil pills from drug or grocery stores have about 300 mg of Omega-3. That’s not enough. To feel the real benefits of fish oil, you will need a lot more than 300 mg per day.

Scientifically Proven Benefits of Fish Oil

Benefits of Fish Oil #1: Mood Support*

Fish oil may help you fight the blues.* Research suggests that improving omega-3 fat intake from a concentrated source may help support a healthy mood. Some, but not all studies, indicate that 2,000 mg of omega-3 fats daily may offer benefit. Research suggests that omega-3 supplements with a higher concentration of EPA may offer distinct support for mood health. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 1200 mg high-EPA Omega-3 per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Benefits of Fish Oil #2: Joint Comfort*

Omega-3 found in fish oil improves joint comfort and occasional aches. If you take Aspirin or Ibuprofen for your joints, talk to your doctor about adding fish oil to your regimen. Why? Because the newest research shows that fish oil combined with a healthy diet and exercise may work well in conjunction with many prescription medication. But scientists are just getting the hang of how this happens. Researchers Harvard Medical School showed that the body converts Omega-3 into joint-protective compounds. These compounds are called Resolvins and are 10,000 times stronger than the original Omega-3. Resolvins help stop occasional aches and pains. Resolvins work by naturally slowing the production of certain chemicals to your joints. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 2000 mg Omega-3 per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan.* Scientific publications on: Resolvins, Omega-3 & Joint Health, Additional benefits of Omega-3, and More on Omega-3 * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Benefits of Fish Oil #3: Healthy Metabolism*

Fish oil may help with the battle of the bulge. There are two types of Omega fats. Omega-3 and Omega-6. Omega-3 are unlikely to be stored as body fat. Omega-3 are put to work (oxidized) right away – they get burned as energy or they get built into our cell walls. So it is very difficult to gain weight by consuming recommended doses Omega-3. Omega-6 on the other hand, are “slow fats.” They are stored for a rainy day. Stored in your hips, thighs and love handles. Bears load up on Omega-6 fats to plump up before they go into hibernation because Omega-6 fats get stored as body fat. So if you’re cooking with Omega-6 rich corn oil, soy oil (misleadingly sold as ‘vegetable oil’), sunflower oil or safflower oil, exchange it for Canola oil. Toss out any foods and snacks made from these Omega-6 rich oils as well. Replace those foods with those made with Canola or Olive oils. And now add Omega-3 into your diet. This is one of the least known benefits of fish oil. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 3000 mg Omega-3 per day, combined with a healthy diet and daily exercise plan.* * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Benefits of Fish Oil #4: Healthy Triglyceride Levels*

Heart health is one of the most recognized benefits of fish oil. Most people focus on cholesterol. Fish oil does not reduce cholesterol. But where fish oil really helps is with maintaining healthy triglyceride levels when used as a part of a healthy diet and exercise plan. Everyone has triglycerides in their blood, but high amounts should be monitored by your doctor. 3000 mg Omega-3 per day when used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise plan can help maintain healthy triglyceride levels. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 3000 mg Omega-3 per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Clinical research suggests the omega-3 dosage needed to help maintain healthy triglycerides is 2000-3000 mg per day when used as part of healthy diet and exercise regimen.

Benefits of Fish Oil #5: Healthy Blood Pressure*

Very few people take fish oil to maintain healthy blood pressure. But more should. One of the important benefits of fish oil is that the Omega-3 makes your blood vessels healthier. Several studies have shown Omega-3 when used together with a healthy diet and exercise plan can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reviewed 17 clinical studies that looked at fish oil & blood pressure. They found that 3000 mg Omega-3 per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan worked better than 2000 mg per day. This was back in 1993 when nobody was talking about benefits of fish oil! Those doctors were ahead of their time. Read the summary for yourself in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 3000 mg per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Clinical research suggests the omega-3 dosage needed to help maintain healthy blood pressure is 2000 mg per day when used as part of healthy diet and exercise regimen.

Benefits of Fish Oil #6: Skin & Complexion

Once again, it’s the Omega-3 to Omega-6 balance that provides the real benefit. Omega-3 is the healing fat of the skin. Too much Omega-6 fats may make your skin red, puffy and zitty.

Here's the trick to beautiful skin that late-night infomercials never tell you:

  1. Reduce Omega-6 fats from your diet
  2. Increase Omega-3 fats in your diet
Without these two ‘tricks’, no amount of Proactiv or other expensive treatments will really fix the problem. Just taking a fish oil pill will not get rid of zits - you need to cut out Omega-6 fats first - usual culprits are vegetable seed oils,  dairy, fried foods, snacks any food that contains corn or soy oils. A new study published in Clinical Dermatology says that there are several skin-related benefits of fish oil:
  • Maintaining skin permeability
  • Reducing redness
  • Reducing skin flaking
And the list goes on. Fish oil dosage needed to see benefit: 3000 mg per day when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. So there you have it.

Six surprising benefits of fish oil. But keep in mind, it’s the Omega-3 that makes the difference.

Consumer Tip:

Don’t buy Omega-3 with 20% or 30% Omega-3. If you do, you will have to pop a dozen of them every day to feel any of reported benefits of fish oil.   These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.