Fish Oil and Omega 3 Health Benefits

There is nothing quite as uplifting as a whistling mackerel. Okay, maybe that is not true, or even possible. However, the fact remains that people who get a daily dose of fish oil in the form of a finely engineered, dietary supplement have brighter outlooks on life in general, experience better health and are more resistant to infections and diseases ranging from cancer to the common cold. This is because fish oil contains omega 3, an essential nutrient that your body needs to keep itself in balance and to keep inflammation of tissues in check (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition vol. 54: 438-63). In fact, the only downside to getting your daily dose of fish oil is that many supplements are made from fish contaminated with mercury and other heavy metals. Make sure that your fish were happily swimming in cold, clear waters – like those of the Arctic Circle and are guaranteed toxin free before you buy any supplement. Then, get out there and beat the blues away.

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Just ask the American Heart Association tuna is great for you! In fact, it’s so great, that the AHA recommends that adults eat at least two servings of tuna each week in order to promote heart health and resilience to cardiovascular disease, stroke and high blood pressure.

However, before you head out to stock up on cans of tuna, let’s reexamine that direction:

The AHA recommends that adults eat at least two servings of tuna each week. That’s right. Kids are nowhere to be found, even though starting healthy eating habits early can lead to your children experiencing far better health as an adult.

So why aren’t the little ones also included in this recommendation. Is it because their heart health is not important, or that they naturally have healthy hearts? Absolutely not. In fact, most studies show that children who get enough omega 3 the fatty acid that makes tuna so good for you in the first place have dramatically better heart health and memory function than those who either do not start getting sufficient omega 3 until they are adults or never get sufficient levels at all.

So why are we leaving kids out of the tuna equation? The answer is simple, and in fact if you have ever been pregnant or had a pregnant spouse, you probably already know the answer.

Tuna is allowed by the FDA to contain low levels of mercury and other heavy metals that can be toxic. Over time, these contaminants can build up in the body and literally begin to poison you. The FDA believes that low levels of these pollutants will not affect adult health (a questionable assumption in itself!) but that they may negatively impact children’s health.

As a result, pregnant women are encouraged to abandon tuna and other game fish like mackerel and swordfish for the duration of their pregnancy, and parents are discouraged from feeding their kids tuna on a regular basis.

However, if tuna is a potential threat to our health, then how are we supposed to get that omega 3 that research so clearly indicates we need?

The solution is simple, and a whole lot more effective than trying to determine just how many pounds of fish you need to eat each day to get the right amount of omega 3. By taking a simple salmon oil omega 3 supplement, you eliminate the toxin issues while also getting the right dose of omega 3 immediately every day.

Look for a supplement that’s certified toxin-free and contains salmon raised in pure waters like those of the Artic Circle. In this way, you and your children will be able to get all the omega 3 you need to live optimally healthy lives without having to deal with the potential perils of excessive tuna consumption.

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If your family has a history of cancer, then you should already be looking into ways to fortify and protect your body against this deadly disease. Many researchers believe that one highly effective way to delay the onset of certain types of cancer, and in some cases prevent it entirely, is to get a high, daily dose of omega 3 fish oil (Journal of the American Medical Association Jan 2006, vol. 295, no. 4: 403-415). Because omega 3 prevents inflammation of tissues, the incidents that can lead to healthy cells mutating into cancer cells can sometimes be prevented by having a high concentration of omega 3 in your system. Work with a dietician to determine exactly what dosage you should be getting, and take a preemptive stand against cancer today.

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