Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Omega-3 Fish Oil...the Super Supplement!

What’s the one supplement you should add to your tool box? Omega-3 fish oil supplements. Omega 3 fatty acids can help you achieve optimal health and productivity. Everything from your heart to your mood can benefit. Funny how nature works, though. Our bodies don’t naturally produce this essential fatty acid, therefore we must include foods and supplements containing essential fatty acids in our diet. Yes, you can eat fish and seafood and get your essential fatty acids, but this isn’t always the most practical solution. Some people don’t like the taste of fish or are allergic. The simple alternative to ensure you’re getting the essential fatty acids you’re body thrives on is through omega-3 fish oil supplements.

Omega-3 fish oil supplements are also known as the super supplement or the miracle pill. The list of benefits grows almost daily as research on this supplement continues. Here are just a few:

Healthy Joints & Muslces
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation which also prevents and relieves painful conditions such as arthritis.

Healthy Heart
Fish oil supplements lower triglycerides, slows the buildup of plaques in the arteries, lowers blood pressure slightly, as well as reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known heart disease.

Healthy Mind
People who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet may be at an increased risk for depression. In a clinical study of individuals with depression, those who ate a healthy diet consisting of fatty fish 2 – 3 times per week for 5 years experienced a significant reduction in feelings of depression and hostility.

Healthy Skin, Hair, & Eyes
If you’re healthy on the inside, it will show on the outside. Research has also shown that fish oil can help maintain healthy skin and aid in the prevention of wrinkles and eczema. Your skin includes your scalp and a healthy scalp means prevention of dandruff, hair loss, and shinier hair. Fish oil supplements can also help those suffering from dry eye symptoms.

MyBodyBeats trainer, Beth Horn recommends the Sockeye Salmon Oil capsules from VitalChoice.

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