EPA-DHA Omega3

If someone were to ask me what would be the number one supplement they should take, I would recommend fish oil without hesitation. There are so many benefits, and most people don't eat fish often enough. Even if they did, taking EPA-DHA (also known as Omega3) as a concentrated supplement gives you much more nutritional value then a serving of fish.

Benefits of Fish Oil / EPA-DHA / Omega3 :

• Reduces inflammation in the joints caused by arthritis by interfering with the production of chemicals in the body, which stimulate pain nerves in the tissue. The inflammation can cause excess fluid in the joint synovial fluid, causing swelling or help with friction when joint cartilage has broken down.
• Feeds the brain, which is a fatty tissue. The brain needs the fish oil to nourish it so the neurotransmitters can fire properly. Great for children to have better concentration in school, especially if they have any attention disorders. It can also help to elevate mood, for someone suffering from depression.
• Lowers triglycerides and helps to thin the blood naturally, reducing the risk of blood clots. This benefits both the heart and the brain. The body needs fats. Feed the body the good fats, and its can release the bad fats.
• More energy, by keeping the blood platelets from coining or sticking together ( which can produce blood clots). When the platelets flow freely, they carry oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body, which allows energy to increase naturally.
• Heals many skin afflictions, (dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis), by helping to heal the gut. The body heals from the inside out.
• Is my number one recommendation for migraine headaches. It serves as a vaso-dilator for the blood vessels. Regular use usually eliminates migraines with one to two months.

Most Americans get plenty of Omega6 in their diet through use of flax, primrose, olive, or other plant based oils, which are good, but getting too much Omega 6 and not enough Omega 3 in ratio can cause other health concerns.

The number one complaint I hear from people using fish oil, is that they burp up afterwards. If that is happening, here are three suggestions: (1) the liver/gallbladder is not digesting fats efficiently and needs support, (2) use a good quality fish oil, that is lemon flavored, and you will not have that fishy taste afterward. (3) use an enteric-coated gel cap, which breaks down after it passes through the stomach. My favorite source is from Metagenics. They has a great of assortment of EPA-DHA, including a lemon liquid form for those who have difficulty swallowing the gels caps.