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Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids

Fish oil supplements and omega-3 is a popular alternative choice in the community who want a healthy heart, but do not like to eat fish or worried about the content of mercury above the safe threshold, PCBs or other contaminants contained in fish.

Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fatty acids, ie, essential fats that help maintain the integrity of the structure of our bodies. Active ingredients in omega-3 fats are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, excessive blood clotting, low blood pressure and improve lipid content.

These last few years, the use of fish oil supplements in the U.S. have increased. According to a poll last February by ConsumerLab.com, more people taking fish oil supplements compared to a standard multivitamin.

Some doctors recommend taking a low dose of fish oil because it can reduce inflammation in blood vessels, irregular heartbeat and increase blood flow. Fish oil is also used as therapy for those at high risk of heart disease or high blood fat are genetically. At high concentrations, fish oil can reduce triglyceride levels. Fish oil in large doses can increase HDL (good cholesterol), or reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and improve cholesterol profile.

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