The benefits of taking a fish oil supplement can seem like a never-ending list, so we have decided to make it simpler. We have summarised a few of the better known uses of fish oils here for you to read in an easy to understand list, so you can see what fish oils may be able to do for you.
Brain Activity – Fish oils are well known to aid brain activity and concentration. Children who struggle to concentrate have shown a difference in concentration levels when taking an Omega-3 supplement.
ADHD – Children with ADHD have shown a reduction of symptoms when taking a fish oil supplement.
High Blood Pressure – Some studies have shown that taking a fish oil supplement may help to reduce blood pressure in people who have a high blood pressure level.
Depression – Many scientific studies show that taking a fish oil supplement can be comparable to Fluoxetine in helping people dealing with the symptoms of major depression.
Inflammation – Fish Oils are commonly used to help reduce the symptoms of issues like arthritis, due to it’s anti-inflammatory effects. It’s is not known how this works, only that it might have an effect on cytokines which are linked to inflammation.
The acids found in fish oils are not naturally produced by the body, and therefore have to be taken through food. Fish oil supplementation can be helpful, especially to those who are not getting enough fish in their diet.
If you are vegetarian or vegan, flaxseed oil also contains Omega-3, and is a great alternative supplement for those who don’t want to take fish oils. Also, some phytoplankton supplements are great for getting some EFA’s.
It is worth noting that the effects of a fish oil supplement may take a few days to show. A wide range of supplements can be found in the Green Parrot.
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Following on from our blog about the sea and it’s benefits. We want to go into more detail about the supplements you can find from the sea. There are many different plants to be found under the sea, however it’s important to know what you’re getting and what it’s actually doing for you.
Kelp – First up is Sea Kelp. Sea Kelp is a vegetable that’s been eaten world wide for many many years, however it also has many health benefits. With research to show that taking kelp as a supplement can help with lower the chance of getting ovarian and breast cancer, protects against radiation poisoning, assist in weight management due to it’s metabolism boosting properties, helps in thyroid gland regulation due to it’s high levels of iodine and much more.
Green Lipped Mussel Oil – Green Lipped Mussels are a type of shellfish only found off the coast of New Zealand, they are green in appearance around the outer shell, given them what appears to be green lips. They were originally discovered as a supplement when a study on the Maori’s, and it was observed that the elderly, 70+, population, could still move about freely, mountain climbing and still showing no signs of arthritis. Due to their mineral salt structure being incredibly similar to that found in the human body, they have been know to help with a multitude of ailments, from aches and pains, to arthritis, immunity, fertility and a lot more.
Fish Oils – These are probably the most common sea supplement, and there’s a good chance you’ll have taken some form of these in your lifetime. Really the main thing we look for in fish oil is omega – 3. Because of fish oils high DHA, and EPA content, it has been shown to help with weight management, heart health, improving immunity, anti-inflammatory in the joints and much more.
If you’d like to know anymore about the sea supplements we’ve discussed above, please feel free to come in store and have a chat with us.