| With so many vitamins and supplements for every ill, | | | | have shown decreased blood pressure in those with |
| it's amazing that one rises so far above the rest. Fish | | | | hypertension, so this is a fairly well established aspect |
| oil is relatively safe to take, and has some of the more | | | | of fish oil. |
| important health benefits available. It protects against | | | | The above two benefits combine together with the |
| the so-called "diseases of civilization," and can help | | | | omega-3 content of fish oil to provide quite a bonanza |
| decrease high blood pressure. It also thins the blood. | | | | of protection against the common cardio diseases. |
| And, as if that weren't enough, it may have some | | | | There is also some, admittedly weak, evidence that |
| affect on depression-related disorders. In this article, I'll | | | | omega-3 helps relieve depression. |
| detail each of these benefits so you can decide if fish | | | | In a study published in the Archives of General |
| oil is right for you. | | | | Psychiatry, 30 patients with bipolar disorder were |
| In the food we eat in today's society, we consume so | | | | treated with omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and |
| much animal product that our diets are full of a nutrient | | | | they showed improvement. However, other studies |
| called "omega-6 fatty acid." There is another fatty acid | | | | have not supported this same effect with depression. |
| called "omega-3," found in fish, that is essential to | | | | Still other studies showed positive results with a lower |
| proper healthy functioning. This is what's missing from | | | | amount than with a higher amount. Some users have |
| our diets. We stopped eating fish. And there is | | | | reported success anecdotally with fish oil |
| evidence that our lack of omega-3 compared to our | | | | supplementation, but the scientific evidence is still |
| over-consumption of omega-6 is what can lead to | | | | inconclusive on this point. |
| heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. In | | | | While adding fish oil to your diet can be a good |
| addition to this, it has has two other effects that | | | | decision, I recommend caution in regards the blood |
| contribute to cardio health. | | | | thinning issue, especially in taking large amounts over a |
| One of these is blood thinning. Thin blood can flow | | | | long period of time. I also recommend consulting your |
| easier through clogged arteries, decreasing the | | | | doctor before attempting to treat any depression with |
| chances of stroke. Be sure to keep away from fish oil | | | | fish oil, as the jury is still out on the evidence. But in |
| if you're already on a blood thinner, however. | | | | general, this can be a terrific supplement to stave off |
| Another cardio benefit is improvement in people with | | | | some of the most common killing diseases of our time. |
| high blood pressure, or hypertension. Several studies | | | | |