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Benefits Of Fish Oil For Fitness And Health

Oils and fats are two dietary terms that send health-conscious people running. They should stop and take a closer look. There are good fats and bad fats. Cutting all fats and oils out of your diet would actually be unhealthy. Essential fatty acids are a necessary part of our daily diet. There are two families of essential fatty acids: omega-6EFAs and omega-3EFAs.

There are slight differences between omega-6EFAs and omega-3EFAs. Too much omega-6EFAs in the diet can lead to inflammation, blood clotting and tumor growth. Omega-3EFAs work in the opposite way. Omega-6EFAs are found in vegetable oils, such as soy and corn oil. Corn oil and soy oil both contain high amounts of linoleic acid. Omega-3EFAs are found in fish oils and some other foods. Omega-3EFAs are found in marine plankton and walnut and flaxseed oils. An imbalanced intake of omega-3 and omega-6EFAs can lead to an increase in heart disease, hypertension/high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, premature aging and certain kinds of cancer.

Fatty fish and fish oils contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), fatty acids that provide many benefits to the human body. A study from the early 1970's of Greenland Eskimos attributed a rarity of heart disease in their population to a high-fat fish diet. EPA and DHA, are also helpful in preventing atherosclerosis, heart attacks, depression and various forms of cancer. Fish oil supplemented food is useful in treating illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, Raynaud's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Fish oil has proven beneficial to maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory system. A Greek study showed a direct relationship between high fish diet and inflammation of blood vessels. The results revealed that those who ate more fish had a lower level of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, factors that are commonly used to measure likelihood of blood vessel inflammation. These benefits remained even when the various risks associated with high fish diet were taken into account.

An Australian study revealed that fish consumption can be used against hypertension and obesity. Researchers of the UWA (University of Western Australia) discovered that a weight-loss diet including a consistent amount of fish consumption can be effective in reducing blood pressure and improving glucose tolerance.

Studies have shown that people who suffer from respiratory problems like asthma can benefit from fish oil. Fish oil combats the high amounts of linoleic acid that have been shown to contribute to asthma. In one study, a group of children were put on a high fish diet and compared to a control group eating a regular diet. The children on the high fish diet were less prone to asthma attacks and were able to breathe more easily.

Consult a nutritionist to find out how to incorporate fish and fish oils into your diet for maximum health benefit. Amounts vary for different people based on age, gender, weight, etc. Your nutritionist can tell you exactly how much is right for you.

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