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FEATUREFISHOIL
The Amazing Power of
Fish Oil
E
ver since scientists began to sit up mood, among other wide ranging benefits. of the ability to see detail. In the worst
and take notice of the Eskimo One of the most recent studies suggests cases this can lead to people being
population’s exceptionally low levels a high intake of Omega-3 fatty acids from declared legally blind and it cannot be
of heart disease and arthritis, the benefits fish oil can also help decrease the risk of cured or reversed. The study discovered
of fatty acids in fish oil have been a topic vision loss in old age. The study that those who consumed fish twice a
of much debate. conducted by researchers at the University week had a lower risk of developing
Now one of the best researched of Melbourne analysed the results of nine AMD, with those who ate the most
nutritional supplements, fish oil, has been previous studies on a total of 88,974 Omega-3s finding a 38% lower risk than
shown to help maintain a healthy people, with more than 3,000 of those those who ate the least. Lead researcher
cardiovascular system, a healthy immune suffering from age-related macular Elaine Chong explained that because fatty
system, and benefit normal brain degeneration (AMD). acids are important in the structure of the
development in growing children. It has AMD largely affects people over the retina, a low intake of Omega-3 might
also been linked with potentially lowering age of 60 and is caused by the central lead to macular degeneration.
blood cholesterol, reducing the risk of portion of the retina thinning and Fish oil is a rich source of Omega-3
children developing asthma, and improving bleeding, which leads to progressive loss essential polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs), particularly DHA (docosahexanoic
acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). A
high proportion of brain tissue comprises
DHA and EPA, which are important in
forming the structure of neuronal cells
and communication between the neurons.
Deficiencies of DHA and EPA may affect
ability to concentrate and mood in adults
and have been implicated in learning
difficulties and behavioral problems in
growing children. Supplementation with
Omega-3 fatty acids has also been shown
to reduce impaired cognitive function
associated with aging.
But it is important you’re getting the
right fish oil as the habitat in which fish
grow has a major influence on their fatty
acid levels. Cold water fish such as salmon,
tuna, and mackerel, have the highest
levels of Omega-3 for example, but it is
vital they are also screened for toxins,
PCBs, lead, mercury, and other pollutants,
to ensure their purity. The oil should also
be extracted from the flesh of the fish
rather than the liver, since the latter
contains levels of vitamin A and D that
may be toxic in high doses.
Bio-Fish Oil 1000mg and BIOmega-3
Kids 1000mg (80 caps - £6.80 / 160 caps -
£11.70) are available from Pharma Nord
UK by calling Freephone 0800 591 756 or
emailing uksales@pharmanord.co.uk
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