FISH OIL

FISH OIL

 Fish od is used as a dietary supplement which contains omega-3 fatty acids from "fatty" 5ish, which may include mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, salmon, cod liver and whale or seal blubber. The concentrations of EPA and DIHA in supplements can vary from between 8 and 80% fish oil content. Small amounts of vitamin E are sometimes added to fish oil supplements, which also helps to prevent spoilage. In some products, other nutrients are added, including caletum, iron and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, Cand/or D 

Dosage

• Fish oil supplements may reduce some of the risks associated with heart disease by

1. Increasing levels of "good" HDL cholesterol.

2. By lowering triglycerides levels

3. Even in small doses, it helps reduce blood pressure in people with elevated levels

4. Prevents the plaque formation that cause your arteries to harden, as well as make arterial plaques more stable and safer in those who already have them.

5. It may reduce the chances of fatal arrhythmia. Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms that can cause heart attacks in certain cases.

1. Fish oil are beneficial to brain health. Fish oil supplements improves the symptoms of several psychiatric disorders.

* Fish oil supplements, when combined with diet or exercise helps reduce waist circumference and helps in weight loss.

• Fish oil supplements can significantly reduce joint pain, stiffness, and rheumatoid arthritis
• Fish oil has strong anti-inflammatory effects and can help reduce symptoms of inflammatory diseases as it can reduce the production and gene expression of cytokines which is known to cause inflammation.
• People with skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatitis can be benefited with the supplementation of fish oil. Addition of Vitamin E in some fish oils also adds to its benefits Fish oil also help to protect the skin from the damage due to sun exposure.
• Fish oil supplements may help reduce fat in your liver and symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• Fish oil supplements that are EPA rich can help improve symptoms of depression.
• Intake of fish and fish oil during pregnancy may reduce the risk of childhood asthma and allergies.
• Fish oil helps to improve cognition and mental health such as ADHD in children and bipolar disorder and psychosis in adults.

Side Effects

Too much fish oil (that is n-3 fatty acids) can lead to-

Increase in blood sugar levels:

Decreased blood clot formation which can cause symptoms such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums:

Lowers blood pressure

Diarrhoea

Acid reflux

Vitamin A toxicity from supplements such as cod liver oil, which contains 270% of your daily vitamin A requirements

Side Effects

WHO recommends a daily intake of 0.2-0.5 grams (200-500 mg) of combined EPA and DHA. Up to 5,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day is considered safe.