Should You Take Fish Oil?
Over the past several years, the public’s image of fish oil has evolved. It used to be a
mysterious, (though widely-praised) supplement of questionable value. Now, doctors are
saying it should be a quintessential part of our daily diet. Experts used to scoff at it,
arguing that it was a thinly-veiled attempt to sell an unwary public a useless product. Now,
a lot of those same experts not only recommend fish oil, they take it themselves.
That depends upon how much value you place on fatty acids. Experts tell us that the oil
found in fish contains eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids (EPA and DHA,
respectively). We also know that our bodies need both of these fatty acids but can’t produce
either of them. So, we need to get them from eating fish or taking fish oil supplements.
While fish can taste delicious when prepared correctly, they also tend to have a high level
of mercury. Fish oil supplements are purified of mercury. So, your body gets the fatty acids
it needs without the toxins.
What do the fatty acids do for you?
Scientists have found that EPA and DHA provide us with a host of benefits. They can prevent
the development of heart disease. They increase your blood circulation. It can even help
reduce the severity of arthritis. There are plenty of other benefits, as well (we’ll talk
about them some other time).
Back to the original question: should you take fish oil? You should at least consider it if
you’ve never tried it.
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