Saturday, March 7, 2009

An Insight into Omega 3 Oil

By Riftin Clifford

Omega 3 oil widely known as omega-3 fatty acid and scientific term for it is as n-3 fatty acid. They are basically the fats that are unsaturated, which is different from the edible oils that are saturated, and are not good for health. This oil is frequently found in all oily fish like salmon, mackerel, anchovies, and herring, and in some types of nuts as well, so we can simply include it in our meals. In addition we can eat flax and eggs to supplement our body.

There are thus a lot of benefits of eating omega-2 oils. The first advantage is that they help reduce the risk of heart problems. People who have problems with their blood circulation are helped by the fish oil in their diet, as this increases the circulation and breaks down the compounds that cause clots. They also help reduce blood pressure.

Only 1 gram of omega 3 oil in the daily diet for three months on trial basis, has proved to reduce the death rate in Heart patients. There have also been clinical experiments that proved that giving this oil to patients resulted in a reduction in the thickness of the arteries, an improvement in blood circulation and a reduction in blood sugar levels. In addition to this the treatment with this oil has reduced cholesterol levels.

Other advantages of Omega-3 oils have also been reported in rheumatoid arthritis patients, in addition to those with cardiac arrhythmias. There is also an indication that shows these oils are helpful for patients who are depressed or undergo anxiety. They are also helpful in reducing the possibility of strokes when taken in moderation; but, excess usage can in reality cause a stroke.

Experiments have also shown that these oils are helpful in preventing cancer. They reduce the growth of tumour, thus helpful in increasing the survival rate. Regular consumption of this oil, either through supplements or including fish in the diet is also known to lessen aggression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Fish oil is also identified to boost up the bodys immune system, hence making the body more resistant to suffering from diseases. It also improves memory, and guards against memory loss.

There are health risks associated with taking omega-3 oil. In case it is taken more than the quantity recommended that is three grams per day, it can cause bleeding in people already taking aspirin, and it can cause a stroke if taken in very large amounts. It is also used to reduce blood sugar in diabetic patients, and by suppressing immune responses it can decrease the bodys resistance to bacteria.

If you have congestive heart failure or angina, then you should talk to your doctor before taking an omega-3 supplement as it can, in substantial amounts, reduce the hearts beating rate, and if the heat is already weak it can result in the heart being unable to pump sufficient blood throughout the body, which may lead to death.

Omega-3 oil is essentially good for most of the people; however it is advised that you talk to your doctor before taking a supplement. - 14130

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