Fish oil is one the most popular supplements on the market, and it’s no wonder why when you discover its myriad of benefits.
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What is fish oil?
Put simply, fish oil is the fat or oil that’s extracted from fish tissue. It usually comes from oily fish, such as herring, tuna, anchovies, and mackerel. Sounds a bit eeek, right? Thankfully, most supplements these days don’t carry a fishy taste or smell.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which boast an abundance of health benefits – The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating one to two portions of fish per week. Omega-3 fats are found in cells throughout the body, particularly in the brain and eyes. They play an important role in helping your blood vessels, heart, immune system and lungs work properly.
For non-fish eaters, a fish oil supplement is an effective way to assure you’re getting adequate omega-3 intake. For vegans, there are some plant sources of omega-3s but they typically contain less. You can also consider a concentrated veggie omega-3 supplement.
The benefits
Promotes a healthy heart
With heart disease being the leading cause of death worldwide, but good news: studies show that those who consume adequate levels of fish experience far lower rates of heart disease. Multiple risk factors for heart disease – including high cholesterol levels and blood pressure – appear to be reduced by consumption of fish or fish oil.
Helps maintain healthy joints
Studies have shown that Omega-3 can support healthy joint cartilage, which is essential for good joint mobility and comfort.
Supports eye health
As the eyes contain high levels of fatty acids in the tissue, fish oil has been found to promote healthy vision. For this reason, optometrists often recommend incorporating fish oil into your diet for those with impaired vision function.
Promotes healthy brain function
One of fish oil’s most widely recognised benefits, is its ability to improve brain and cognitive function. Habitually taking fish oil on a daily basis can help to support learning, memory, attention and concentration – all areas of cognitive health. In addition, fish oil offers benefits during key stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding, helping to aid baby brain development.
May help treat certain mental disorders
Your brain is made up of nearly 60% fat, and much of this fat is omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore, omega-3s are essential for normal brain function. In fact, some studies suggest that people with certain mental disorders have lower omega-3 blood levels
Aids weight loss
Weight is closely linked to increase risk of heart disease, as well as type two diabetes and cancer. Research has found fish oil supplements may help to improve body composition and risk factors for heart disease.
Our fish oil
Not all fish oil supplements are created equal. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of not-so-great quality options on the market, which include filler and other unnecessary additives. Vitally’s Fish Oil contains concentrated omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are essential fats that must be obtained through diet. Our fish oil is refined for safety, concentrated for potency and naturally sourced. It’s important to look into the sourcing process when purchasing fish oil – Vitally only buys from regulated wild fisheries where equipment, practices, and procedures are in place to protect fish stocks.