The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are made up of two main components—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Both assist your brain in regulating emotions, which makes fish oil and ideal depression-fighter. The same DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce high blood pressure and calm inflammation, so they're also good for arthritis and joint problems. High omega-3 fatty acid intake also cut risk of age-related macular degeneration (a condition that steals your central vision) by 38 percent, and reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease.
Conditions
- Bone and joint health
- Cancer risk
- Colon cancer
- Depression
- Heart attack risk
- Heart health
- Stroke
- Vision
Recommendations
- 200 mg docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and 300 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) daily, swallowed with food to avoid fish burp
- Natural sources: salmon, mackerel, and sardines, and cod liver oil
Interactions & Side Effects
- Warfarin (Coumadin) or heparin. Ask your doctor
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