The Remarkable Benefits of Fish Oil

Feb 20
11:37

2011

Michelle Clarke

Michelle Clarke

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Fish oil is manufactured by pressing the flesh of fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel to extract the fat from the meat.

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Once an initial extraction is made,The Remarkable Benefits of Fish Oil Articles the fat is refined by heating and agitating the mixture in order to get the oil to separate from the high water content in any fish. Oftentimes, acidic clay is used in the process to aid with removing a strong "fishy" smell and taste. The refining process eliminates water and impurities until a mixture of nearly all fish oil and very little of anything else. Still, further filtering and purifying occurs until the fish oil is deemed pure enough for consumption. Right now, everyone seems to be excited about it, so what do you need to know about fish oil?

For some time, fish and cod liver oil has been used for medicinal purposes. We can all remember scenes from movies and television shows where a nervous and shaking child is about to get a spoonful! They are not only taken as a standalone product, but are also used to medications, especially medicated syrups. Fish oil, with its component omega-3 fatty acids has been in helping to prevent and treat heart disease, high blood pressure, and even cancer. In addition, it has been known to provide almost instant relief from joint pain caused by arthritis, fatigue from Lyme disease or fibromyalgia, and pain associated with migraines and other conditions. Add to that resume it's usefulness combating depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and even schizophrenia; and it's no wonder that everyone seems excited about it.

Many experts have suggested that fish oil can help you keep your cholesterol under control, can help control even the worst pain, and more. There are some experts calling it the "miracle food" or the "fountain of youth." One thing is certain; the number of health issues that fish oil can impact positively is certainly impressive. If we only looked at the positive impacts it appears to have on children, we would have to seriously consider its remarkable value. Studies suggest it helps to prevent and treat childhood asthma because its anti-inflammatory properties reduce the allergic reaction that constricts breathing in the lungs. The stuff has even been known to improve memory and brain function and development!

The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are believe to be responsible for the growth in neurons in the front part of the brain, the part of the brain that controls behavior and decision-making. There are also apparent benefits that result from the effect of fish oil on the portions of the brain that control eyesight development and disorders. As research continues at a very fast pace, studies suggest time and time again that there is no end to the medical benefits fish oil provides. Do some research yourself, and make sure that you're not missing out on a critical supplement for your family's health and well-being.