Fish Oil Fast Fact #28: Happy Fish Help Beat the Blues

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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