Benefits of Fish Oil

Benefits of Fish Oil

A number of studies has been carried out on the effectiveness of fish oil. We now have a lot of evidence that suggest the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on the body's composition and mental health. Omega-3 fatty acids also plays a crucial role in brain function, normal growth and development.


A number of these benefits includes:

• Reduced risk of getting heart disease.
• Reduced triglycerides, heart rate, blood pressure, and atherosclerosis
• Stimulate blood circulation, increase the breakdown of fibrin, a compound involved in clot and scar formation,
• Reduce blood pressure and blood triglyceride levels,
• Reduces the risk of secondary and primary heart attack.
• Helpful in cases of depression and anxiety.
• Reduce the risk of ischemic and thrombotic stroke
• Decrease in homocysteine
• Decrease platelet aggregation
• Improve endothelial cell functions
  

However, omega 3 in very large amounts may actually increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke.