Both Health Canada and the Stroke Foundation of Canada recommend eating two servings of oily fish twice a week. Unfortunately I don't eat fish. Just one of those little kid picky-eating things that I didn't grow out of. Fish-oil supplements to the rescue! I have no trouble taking them at all, no repeating or taste of fish.
The omega-3 fatty acids (both DHA and EPA) in fish oil lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increase HDL, helping reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. From what I've been able to read, it seems that there are many reasons to add fish oil to my diet, including the following: helps alleviate depression, anxiety, inflammation, arthritis, and eye disorders. Omega-3 fatty acids are brain boosters that are also good for your joints.
Also interesting is their contribution to skin care and weight loss. Fish oil is reported to improve the efficacy of exercise in reducing weight, playing a role in body shape and composition. It also improves dry skin, redcing loss of moisture.
Of interest to me is the possibility that fish oil may have a positive effect on osteoarthritis, helping reduce the impact of enzymes that destroy cartilages, though dosage is unknown. More reading will be required to learn more about this potential plus.
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