Saturday, September 20, 2008

Fish Oil

Are you getting enough omega 3 fatty acids?  If you're not sure, you may want to check out a fish oil supplement.  The American Heart Association suggests that you get 1 gram of fish oil daily. 
So what are the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids/ fish oil?  The most common benefit that is cited is reduced risk of heart disease (btw you'll find lots of omega 6 fatty acids in red meat which has been linked to increased risk of heart disease).  Some other benefits that have been found is that the omega 3's are an anti-inflamatory and some studies even show an affect in depression.  Check it out, I've recently started getting my daily dose.

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