Many years ago, studies have shown that people who include lots of fatty fish such as sardines, salmon and mackerel in their diet had low rates of heart disease.
Fish oil from fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which are primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These omega-3 fatty acids contribute to a healthy brain, good in preventing heart disease and fight inflammation.
However, if you don’t often eat fish, including fish oil as a supplement may be beneficial to you. 😃
Below are the health benefits of fish oil 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Top 10 benefits of fish oil:
- Fish oil may protect against heart disease by decreasing triglycerides in your body.
- Fish oil helps maintain cognitive health. It improves symptoms of psychiatric disorders eg. depression and anxiety.
- Fish oil may aid in weight loss. It may help to shed body fat and reduce waist circumference.
- Fish oil may be support eye health. It reduces dry eyes symptoms and protects eyes from macular degeneration.
- Fish oil act as anti-inflammatory which reduces joint inflammation and stiffness in cases like rheumatoid arthritis.
- Fish oil may help to maintain healthy skin; from preventing acne to delaying skin aging.
- Fish oil is important for pregnant women. EPA and DHA in fish oil have positive effects on baby’s visual and cognitive development.
- Fish oil may help to reduce fat in the liver and prevent deterioration of fatty liver.
- Fish oil may reduce symptoms of hyperactivity and improve attention in children.
- Fish oil may reduce risk of respiratory infections and asthma.
So what is the recommended fish oil dosage for you?
For general adult population; 1000mg daily of EPA+DHA
For patients with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); 2000-4000mg of EPA+DHA for patients with high triglycerides.
It is vital to read the label on the fish oil supplement before purchasing in order to check for purity, concentration, form and sustainability.
Feel free to contact our pharmacists to discuss or know more on the dosage of Fish Oil for any specific condition. 😊
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