By Staff Writer - February, 11th 2014

 

by Dr. Victor Marchione

I’ve written to you before about the vast health benefits of fish oil, and today I’m going to give you a little more information.

I’m a firm believer in the numerous ways fish oil supplements can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and protect you from disease. I think they are a foundational supplement that everybody, regardless of their age, weight, fitness level or overall health, should take.

They can assist in weight loss, improve your skin and hair, reduce cholesterol, improve heart function, and increase brain function and memory, too.

One study found a possible link between prostate cancer risk and the use of fish oil, but it was a very loose link. I still consume fish oil supplements daily and recommend you do, too.

Researchers recently found more evidence fish oil can improve your brainpower and possibly fight the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. A study indicates that people who have higher …

It is felt that omega-3 fatty acids help fight disease by reducing inflammation in the blood vessels, joints, and elsewhere. High doses of omega-3 fatty acids also lower the risk for an abnormal heart rhythm and reduce unhealthy fats in the bloodstream known as triglycerides. Moreover, omega-3 fatty acids can slow plaque buildup inside the blood vessels. We must get omega-3 fatty acids from foods or supplements since our bodies cannot make them.

 

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