Benefits Of Fishes And Fish Oils
BENEFITS OF FISHES AND FISH OILS
Fish is the healthiest protein source along with important nutrients. Fish and fish oils are the good sources of omega-3-Polyunsaturated fatty acids which is necessary for our good health.
Fish contain omega-3-fatty acids like EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid),Vit-D, selenium and Proteins which have several health benefits. Selenium guards against mercury poisoning and Vit-D can protect from bone deformities and other diseases.
Fish oil also contains Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA & DHA and some fish oils also contain little amount of VIT-D. It is devoid of selenium. The sources of fish oils are fatty fish like- mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines and salmon.
Benefits of Fish and Fish Oils are as follows:
• It reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes as PUFA improves heart health and also helps in lowering LDL (Bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (Good) cholesterol.
• Fish and its oil contain DHA & EPA which helps in brain development and it also controls ADHD (Hyperactivity Disorder) and other mental problem.
• It has anti-aging effects. Fish consumption improves brain function in old age and also controls memories and emotions and thus prevents from Alzheimer’s disease.
• Both EPA & DHA acts as antidepressant and including fish and its oil into our diet helps to recover from depression and anxiety.
• It is a good source of important nutrient i.e. Vit-D and good for those who have insufficient sunlight exposure.
• It reduces the risk of autoimmune diseases like Diabetes and AIDS by reducing oxidative stress which is a prime factor of developing these diseases.
• It reduces the risk of asthma.
• These are also helpful for eye health. It lowers the risk of macular degeneration and prevents from vision impairment, blindness, and cataracts.
• Some fatty fishes induce our sleep.
• It guards against rheumatoid arthritis and effective against arthritic pain by reducing the impact of the enzyme which destroys the cartilage.
• It prevents from different cancers of colon, prostate, breast and endometrial cancers in women by inhibiting cancer cell or tumor growth.
• The essential fatty acids from fishes and its oil improve the skin and hair health by providing smooth, acne and wrinkle free, glowing skin and prevent hair thinning and dandruff.
EPA & DHA protects from skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, sunburns and inflammation. It moisturizes our skin.
• It improves the infertility problem in both the sexes. It helps in sperm motility and sperm health in men and helps in regulating the menstrual cycle, PCOs and endometriosis in women by balancing hormones thus prevents infertility problems in women.
Omega-3 fatty acids are also necessary to pregnancy as it induces the child’s fetal brain development, eyes, nervous and immune system development.
• It also improves the metabolism process and helps in weight reduction by reducing body fat and stimulating the use of fatty acid in energy production. It gives a better result when taken with exercise.
• Prevents ulcers caused using NSAIDs.
It is the best way to incorporate omega-3 fatty acid into our diet. All fishes are not equally good as these are processed and also oxidized quickly and gets rancid easily. The triglyceride form of fish contains antioxidants like astaxanthin which helps them to preserve for long hours. It is a good remedy against various diseases.
There are some side effects of taking fish oils like blenching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose motion, rash, and nose bleeding but it can be reduced if these fish oils taken with meals. And if anyone is having fish or fish oil allergy then consult to a physician before including into the diet.
