Omega 3 Fish Oils 1000mg 180 Capsules

Omega 3 fish oil helps you lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It helps the brain, heart health and more.

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What is Omega 3 Fish Oil?

Higher Nature fish oil is obtained from the body of the fish, rather than the liver. It is a natural source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and Vitamins A and D.

What does Higher Nature Omega 3 Fish Oil do?

• Maintain healthy skin, hair, teeth and gums
• Maintain healthy bones and joints
• Support a healthy immune system
• Maintain a healthy cardiovascular system
• Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
• Maintain normal mood and a healthy nervous system

Ingredients

Obtained from wild sardines, anchovies and mackerel (not cheaper, more polluted farmed fish), caught in the clean seas off the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Each capsule contains:

Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg

Providing:
EPA 165mg
DHA 110mg

Vitamin E 2mg

Directions for Use

2 capsules per day with water

Manufacturing

UK Manufactured.

Review

I take regular blood tests as a factor of my employment. In the past, I’ve had high cholesterol and triglycerides. Three months ago I decided to start taking Higher Nature fish oil capsules. Two months ago I picked up this particular kind. A month ago I started taking three capsules per day, based on the fact that a coworker told me about his daily intake as directed by a doctor.

So, what was the result so far?

My triglycerides dropped over 26% in 3 months!
My overall LDL(bad) cholesterol dropped, while at the same time my HDL(good) cholesterol went up.

And these are the medically measurable results. Other things I’ve noticed:

My mood has improved dramatically. It takes a lot to break me out of a good mood now.
My hair and skin both look and feel much healthier.
I seem to have slightly lower blood pressure as well, but I can’t be sure.

If you’re taking omega 3 capsules that are NOT from fish oil, you’re wasting your money. Only fish oil has the the EPA and DHA types of Omega 3 essential fatty acids that are proven to be beneficial. This product has a combined ~300mg of EPA and DHA, which is a nice amount for a capsule. I recommend you take at least 2 caplsues per day to make a beneficial addition to your diet.

So, long story short: For me, these just plain _work_. And there is zero fishy after taste or burping. You have nothing to lose, just beware of the warning labels as with all supplements.

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Over 7 million Americans have another disorder that leads to vision loss, called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Cases of AMD, like retinopathy, are expected to skyrocket as the population ages. Just as retinopathy is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth, so is the most common form of AMD (known as “wet” AMD). And omega-3s appear to halt AMD, too.

That means increasing food sources of omega-3s in the diet (such as salmon and walnuts) and/or taking supplements of the essential fatty acid could dramatically reduce the loss of vision and related suffering in millions of people. It could also save an enormous amount of money in healthcare bills.

“The cost of omega-3 supplementation is about $10 a month, versus up to $4,000 a month for anti-VEGF therapy,”ophthalmologist Lois Smith, MD, PhD, senior investigator on the study, said in a statement to the media. She was referring to drugs such as Macugen and Lucentis used in AMD and diabetic retinopathy. “Our new findings give us new information on how omega-3s work that makes them an even more promising option.”

Omega-3 fatty acids are now known to be highly concentrated in the retina. Previous animal studies have shown omega-3s can prevent retinopathy. The new study reveals exactly how the essential fatty acids protect the eyes — and it also strongly suggests that omega-3s may be beneficial in diabetes.

The researchers have documented that omega-3s have a direct effect on blood vessel growth (angiogenesis). In fact, omega-3s selectively promote the growth of healthy blood vessels and halt abnormal vessels from growing.

Dr. Smith and her colleagues were able to isolate the specific compound in omega-3s that produces these beneficial effects — a metabolite of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, known as 4-HDHA — and the enzyme that produces it (5-lipoxygenase, or 5-LOX). The study demonstrated that 5-LOX acts by activating the PPAR-gamma receptor, the same receptor targeted by Big Pharma drugs in the “glitazone” class such as Avandia, that are prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes to increase their sensitivity to insulin.

However, Avandia and related medications increase the risk for heart disease. So it appears that boosting omega-3 intake through diet or supplements might be a safer way to improve insulin sensitivity in patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Dr. Smith is currently working with investigators at the National Eye Institute who are conducting an ongoing multi-center trial of omega-3 supplements in patients with AMD. The trial, dubbed AREDS2, will continue until 2013. An earlier retrospective study, (AREDS1) already found a higher intake of omega-3 containing fish was associated with a lower likelihood of AMD.

According to one expert, many consumers of these supplements may actually be wasting their money because there might be no help or benefit in the supplements.

The poor quality of many supplements is enough to cause major concern as one expert of Omega-3, Dr Alex Richardson put it. She works with charity Food & Behavior Research. She is also one of the most renowned researchers of omega-3

One of the problems that occur is that supplements contain very little EPA and DHA, or even non at all. She says that although there are many types of omega 3 supplements, not all of them are beneficial to the body.

In addition to that fact, to date, there is no daily recommended dose that one can bank on taking and therefore people either take far too little or far too much.

If you take a pill every morning so that you can boost your brain power, you might be very far from the truth. There is not much that it can do for you. Dr Richardson thinks that there is enough confusion over this  and in fact says that taking a full meal of sea food or fish oil is better for giving one the much needed EPA and DHA which are the most essential fatty acids.

There is no doubt that omega-3 is indeed good for keeping cardiac disorders at bay. As well as preventing stroke. It is also good for inflammations like arthritis and it also improves eyesight. What is not very well established is it is vital for our brain power and alertness. Health surveys have shown that almost 90% of Britons do not get enough of what they need to stave a heart attack that is about 500mg in a day. Where could they get enough of them to support brain power and the mental well being which requires about l000mg/day?

Of course it goes without saying that the best way to get nutrients into your body is to get it from food. Therefore you should have about four servings of fish in a week and at least one of them oily. If this is not possible, maybe a supplement is going to be better than nothing at all.

The question now is how you are going to know that you have got the right supplement pill if your decade on using them.

Because there is non official endorsement in the number of  pills  you  should take at one serving, then it is important that you only take the ones  that have got EPA or DHA  in them. Well, there is no way of proving it but again, anything is possible, right?  This means that you should take none other than fish oils because vegetarian oil contains linseed or flax seed oil which contains an entirely different form of omega-3.

To you they would be a complete wastage of money but if you are a vegetarian, then perhaps you should consider taking the supplements that have EPA from algae.

Ignore also all the doses that have been suggested on the packet and remember that there is no official recommended dose for these supplements in the market today. Just get to the fine print and see how much EPA is contained so that you can know how many helping you might take for the essence.

For example, for the much targeted mental well being, it is recommended that you take about 1000mg/day. This will mean that to get to this level with pills, you had better exceed the limit that the manufacturer has set for you.

Don’t waste your money

Do not even think about going for the other combination that tells you of omega 3, 6, and 9. The thing to always recall here is that your body too does produce its own omega 9 fatty acids and therefore what you should get from pills and diets is what your body does not produce. Omega 6 is also found in many other plant sources like avocado, nuts, seeds and dairy products. In meat and eggs too you will find varied quantities. All things considered, perhaps we should be thinking ore of ways to reduce the content of omegas in our body rather than how we can increase it.  A high in omega 6 in your body is linked to bad conditions like allergies, cancer and heart conditions.

Dr Richardson had assessed a few brands in the market of omega-3 fish oils and what she found; she rated according to quality of the oils and the rate at which they are absorbed in to the system. There were many other factors that are also considered.

First there are 3 types of fish oils. There is the most expensive variety which is ultra refined oil. This is pharmaceutically prepared and most likely it has the lowest number of impurities

It is also highly concentrated with all the nutrients and in the process of packaging. All fishy taste is removed from the oil. This is what most people call a side effect in the other oils.

In the next categories, you will find the concentrated which are a little more basic in comparison to super oils said above.  Although they do not have as much EPA and DHA they are still a lot better than the last category of the basic oils. They are also home to some of the pollutants but again, only in small quantities. These are like lead and mercury.

Dr Richardson rated HealthSpark’s Omega 3 fish oil as the ‘best budget buy’. It providing 300mg EPA/DHA per capsule, 60 days’ supply of a optimal dose. the oils are obtained from the body of the fish and manufactured in UK. Free UK shipping.

Safe for you:

All foods are supposed to comply with relevant EU regulations concerning food security. Therefore, all the pollutants found in these oils are not really very dangerous to your health. In the last category, Dr Richardson found the basic oils that every one can find in supermarkets. However, none could come near the first category in quality and safety, but the best oils cost much higher than the other categories. The price was worth its value in nutrients.

Any person who is on blood-thinning medication should consult their doctor before taking Omega-3 fish oils.

If you’re interested in buying a suitably priced Omega 3 fish oil capsule, then check out my review of Healthspark’s Omega 3 product.

Up to 20% of the UK population will suffer from depression – twice as many as 30 years ago.

Enjoy the sunshine, get plenty of sleep and be sociable.

1. Take 1,500mg of omega 3 fish oil capsules daily, with a multi-vitamin and 500mg of vitamin C.
2. Don’t dwell on negative thoughts – instead of ruminating start an activity; even conversation counts.
3. Exercise at least for 90 minutes a week.
4. Get 15-30 minutes of sunlight each morning in the summer. In the winter, consider using a lightbox.
5. Be sociable.
6. Get 7-8 hours of sleep everyday.

Pure Krill Oils 500mg 60 Soft Gelatine Capsules

Evolution Slimming’s Pure Krill Oil capsules processed fresh from sustainable Krill harvests in the Antarctic ocean. Krill Oil is your best source for Omega-3.

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What is Krill Oil?

Krills are shrimp-like crustaceans which feed on algae. The oil extracted is from the Euphausia Superba species which are rich in cell membrane building blocks.

Like fish oil, Krill oil contains both of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, but hooked together in a different form. Most fish and cod liver oils are in a triglyceride form, but Krill oil is in a phospholipid form which is more stable and has the addition of naturally occurring astaxanthin which helps the stabilisation process further.

Experts say Krill oil is 48 times more powerful than Omega Oils!

What does Krill oil do?

• Maintain a healthy heart, improve circulation health
• Maintain healthy blood sugar levels
• Maintain healthy joints and bones
• Support the bodies hormone balance
• Support a healthy immune system
• Support a healthy brain and nervous system

Krill Oil is good for your heart, body and brain, can improve heart health, increase brain and liver function.
It can help you sleep better, concentrate and focus better and may even reduce symptoms of arthritis, PMT and ADHD.

Independent testing reveals the antioxidant power of Krill Oil to be:

• Over 300 times greater than Vitamins A & E
• Over 48 times greater than Omega-3
• Over 34 times greater than Co Q-10

Ingredients

Per serving of 2 soft gelatine capsules:

Lipid extract from the crustacean Antarctic Krill Euphausia Superba 1000mg

Omega-3 25%
Omega-6 2.6%
Omega-9 20%
EPA 11.8%
DHA 7.2%
Phosphilipids 30.3%
Astaxanthin 24mg/100g

Active Ingredients: 100% pure krill oil

Other Ingredients: Capsule: (bovine gelatine), preserve (sorbitol, glycerol), water, aroma (vanilla).

Directions for Use

2 capsules per day with water

Manufacturing

UK Manufactured. Uses finest sourced and freshest krill. Caught in cleaner Antarctic Oceans and harvested by Aker BioMarine.

Review

I won’t go into the benefits of krill oil more since you can google for it. Instead I’ll talk about the product.

Value: Don’t rely on the number of gels per bottle since some brands contain less omega-3′s per capsule. This Evolution Slimming’s krill oils contain 230mg omega-3 per gel. And make sure it’s per gel since some supplement facts list per serving which can be two gels. What I did was divide the price by total amount of omega-3′s in the bottle to get a price per gram. To get the best value, make sure you get free shipping, and usually the bigger bottles are cheaper per unit. I know that the benefits of krill oil is more than omega-3′s, this was just a basic calculation.

Taste: One reason why people don’t get fish oil is because they can’t stand the taste of it. I can say that krill oil does not have any fish oil taste. If you simply swallow the gel cap, you don’t get any krill taste at all. I crushed one krill oil capsule in my mouth just to see what that tasted like, and it tastes like dried shrimp, or shrimp paste, and not much after taste. It’s a very small capsule about 1/2 the size of regular adult fish oil capsules so it should be easy to swallow.

There isn’t any doubt that omega-3 oils are good for you. Krill oil’s omega-3′s are supposed to be better and it contains astaxanthin as well. I’ve bought so many brands of omega-3s to try that I take a different one in the morning and a different one in the evening. So I’m taking some omega-3′s from fish, some from anchovies and sardines and some from krill; I assume a varied diet can only be better than a diet of only 1 kind of omega-3.

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Omega-3 Fish oil supplements could lower blood pressure in slightly overweight teenage kids, a new study suggests, and their hearts may reap the benefits years later.

“Starting with a healthy diet and keeping it throughout life may provide better protection than waiting until later when you are more at risk,” senior researcher Dr. Lotte Lauritzen of Copenhagen University in Denmark said.

Fish oil has been shown to help lower blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure and to have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels. Lauritzen and colleagues wondered if fish oil’s benefits might be seen during the rapid growth period of adolescence.

She and her team recruited about 80 slightly overweight Danish kids between the ages of 13 and 15, and randomly divided them into two groups: one received daily doses of fish oil (1.5 grams, or as much as one and a half soft gels) and the other equivalent amounts of vegetable oil (the placebo). The oils were infused in bread, masking any fishy taste and blinding the kids to their assigned group.

After the 16-week study, the researchers noted that the kids consuming fish oil laced bread had 3.8 mm Hg lower systolic pressure (the top reading) and 2.6 mm Hg lower diastolic pressure (the bottom reading), compared to the placebo group.

In adults, a drop in blood pressure of 3 mm Hg corresponds to at least a 15 percent reduction in the risk of stroke, they point out.

Blood pressure in early life has been shown to track into adulthood, with children and adolescents with high blood pressure more likely to suffer from high blood pressure later in life. This happens either by diet and exercise habits carried over time, or a “programing” that takes place in the body, the researchers explain in The Journal of Pediatrics. Most of the boys in the current study had blood pressure within the normal range.

The researchers also evaluated other heart disease risk factors, including blood sugar levels, insulin and cholesterol. While they found a slight change in HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) and non-HDL cholesterol — both were higher in the fish oil group — no other differences emerged.

“I don’t think that the fact that the other were not significant means that fish oil doesn’t benefit them,” Natalie Riediger, a PhD student at the University of Manitoba in Canada and lead researcher on a recent review of fish oil’s role in health and disease, told.

Riediger explains that the study used a more “realistic” dose of fish oil than studies that may have found changes in more risk factors. “I don’t think it’s practical for people to consume 10 capsules per day as described in other studies,” she said.

Also, the vegetable oil used in the placebo bread contained a small amount of the same heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that were in the fish oil, which may have weakened the resulting differences between the two groups.

Regardless, the influence on blood pressure alone may confirm Lauritzen’s hunch: cardiovascular function is susceptible to fish oil’s effects during growth spurts. “There’s something going on,” she said. “And more research is needed.”

Her advice for now: “Give children good food habits early, including a taste for fish”

If you’re interested in buying a suitably priced Omega 3 product for your kid, then check out Healthspark’s Omega 3, 4 and 6 supplements.

Omega 3 fish oil

The health benefits include :

• Lowering triglycerides
• Increasing HDL (the good cholesterol)
• Improving arrhythmias
• Benefiting blood pressure
• Lowering inflammation
• Improving skin conditions
• Helping arthritis
• Supporting eyesight
• Improving brain function/development
• May help treat major depression

Humans can’t make their own omega-3 fatty acids so we must rely on outside sources such as supplements or natural food. When choosing your supplement, make sure you go for a good quality company that focuses on provided healthy omega-3-fatty acids. Examine the ratio of EPA to DHA compared to the total omega-3’s in the capsule. For example, if one capsule has 1000mg of “fish oil” but only 150mg EPA and 100mg DHA then you are only looking at 250mg of the beneficial omega-3s.

Make sure you are getting at least 300-450mg EPA and 150-200mg of DHA per day.

The fish oil should be screened for pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, PCB’s, dioxin, rancidity and other toxins so that you aren’t putting those in your body.

Cut open your fish oil and smell it! If it doesn’t smell like good, clean fish then it’s old and rancid. If it smells like dead or rotting fish then throw it out! Never take rancid oil!

Keep your fish oil out of warm places as it can cause the oil to go rancid quickly. Consider keeping it in the refrigerator to avoid heat and lower the risk of “fish burps.”

The average dose for fish oil is 1,000 mg per day, however if you have heart conditions or need a higher therapeutic dose, check in with your health care provider and be aware that fish oil at high doses can thin blood or increase your risk for bruising. I recomand you HealthSpark’s Omega 3 fish oils 1000mg capsules. High quality UK manafactured, this supplement offers the highest level of EPA and DHA content when compared to other omega 3 fish oil.

Some cardiovascular risk factors such as elevated BMI are reversed in CKD patients, especially in the later stages. Recent studies suggest that statins, the traditional medications for reducing cardiovascular event risk, have minimal effect in CKD or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Therefore, omega-3 fatty acids as a lower cost therapy for CVD may be of some value.

Importance of Omega-3′s

Omega-3 fatty acids may have a positive impact on BP, low-density lipoproteins, and inflammation. There are two types of essential fatty acids: omega-3 and omega-6. Both of these fatty acids have 18 carbons and are metabolized to arachidonic and eicosapentaenoic acids. These fatty acids are the precursors for anti-inflammatory compounds such as lipooxin, protectins, and nitrolipids. Additionally, the fatty acids are linked to lipoprotein (a) levels. Lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a), is a risk factor for heart disease. It is thought that by increasing the body pool of omega-3 fatty acids and lowering omega-6 fatty acids, Lp(a) concentrations and inflammatory processes may be lowered and subsequently CVD risk would be decreased.

Clinical trial evidence

Several trials have used omega-3 supplements as a treatment to test this hypothesis. One randomized, double-blind intervention trial investigated whether omega-3 fatty acids, used as a secondary prevention treatment, would reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events and death. The study population included 206 patients randomized to either two capsules containing a total of 1.7 g of omega-3 fatty acid or identical placebo capsules for 24 months. The primary outcome of this study was a composite of acute myocardial infarction (MI), angina pectoris requiring coronary investigation or intervention, stroke, transient ischemic attack, peripheral vascular disease requiring surgical intervention, or death.  The researchers found no significant difference between groups in the composite outcome, but the omega-3 fatty acid group had significantly fewer MIs than the placebo arm (4 vs. 13). The two groups had similar rates of significant adverse events.

In a secondary analysis by the same group, significant differences were observed in lipid concentrations. In this analysis, after three months of supplementation, 103 members of the treatment group had a significant decrease in serum triglycerides while no change was observed in total cholesterol, high- and low-density cholesterol or Lp(a) or apoprotein B.

In another randomized, double-blind study, 33 ESRD patients took either over-the-counter fish oil supplements containing eicosapentaenoic acid (0.96 g/day) and docosahexaenoic acid (0.6 g/day) or corn oil (controls) for six months. The two groups had similar baseline characteristics. At six months, investigators observed no significant difference between the treatment and control groups in Lp(a) level, the primary outcome. The results of this study may be due to a lack of power in the sample or the lower dose of omega-3 fatty acids used for treatment.

Benefits for dialysis patients

The available studies do not provide enough evidence to recommend omega-3 supplements for all patients on dialysis. These data do hint that omega-3 fatty acid supplements lower serum lipid concentrations and may be effective in reducing the incidence of MIs. However, additional well controlled and well-powered studies will need to be conducted to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from omega-3 fatty acids and the optimal dose. Although there were no reports of adverse effects in the aforementioned studies, fishy odors and burping have been observed in other studies looking at high-dose omega-3 supplements.

Food sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseeds, walnuts, chinook salmon, sardines, cooked soybeans, baked or broiled halibut, steamed or broiled shrimp, raw tofu, baked or broiled snapper, and baked or broiled scallops. Interestingly, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish are thought to be absorbed better than the fatty acids from flaxseed oil because the omega 3 in fatty fish are transported via triglycerides and have more efficient absorption through the gut wall. Increased intake of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids or a daily supplement is an inexpensive method to potentially reduce serum triglyceride levels and may decrease patients risk for cardiovascular events such as MIs.

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They are vital for our health but the body can’t produce them – you must take them through foods or supplements. Here are top 9 proven fish oil benefits that should induce you to eat more fish or begin taking a high quality fish oil supplement if you’re not already!

Promotes Cardiovascular Wellness & Protects Against Heart Attack and Strokes

Omega-3 in fish oil continues to grow in scientific credibility as a heart health booster. According to statements from the American Heart Association, fish oil may help to reduce the occurrence of heart disease and risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Research trials of heart attack survivors have found out that daily omega-3 supplements drastically reduce the risk of dying, subsequent heart attacks and stroke. Omega-3s also reduce blood triglycerides, help correct abnormal heart rhythms, and can help prevent and treat atherosclerosis by preventing the formation of plaque and blood clots, which tend to clog arteries.

Minimizes Inflammation & Pain

Omega-3s have a great anti-inflammation effect. Lab trials show that diets high in omega-3s (and low in the inflammatory omega-6s) may benefit people with inflammation-based conditions — anything that ends in -itis!. Omega-3s have also been used to successfully treat neck, back and menstrual pain, enabling study participants to reduce their consumption of NSAID drugs.

Ensures Healthy Joints and Lessens Symptoms of Arthritis

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil reduce joint tenderness, pain intensity and morning stiffness produced by rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, quite a few test tube studies have shown that omega-3s actually decrease the activity of enzymes that destroy cartilage. At least 13 published clinical studies have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids are very effective at treating rheumatoid arthritis. Fish oil has helped people with RA to reduce their need for pain killers.

Increases Mental Focus & Long-Term Cognitive Function

Are you aware that omega-3s, especially DHA, are amazingly concentrated in the brain? They’re important for optimal cognitive (brain memorization and performance) and behavioral functioning, as well as normal growth and development. Trials demonstrate that omega-3s might help in achieving adequate cognitive functioning and possibly in preventing or staving off the onset of dementia. We also now know that it’s very important that pregnant women get adequate DHA, because it’s essential to the growing fetus — in the third trimester of pregnancy, the fetus’ brain grows at a rate of 250,000 new neurons every 60 seconds! Kids are also helped by omega-3 intake, as many studies show that omega-3s enhance learning, focus, reading and vocabulary skills. Numerous studies have even shown efficacy in treating ADD.

Supports Happy Mood & Emotional Wellness

In nations where fish is a significant part of the diet, nationwide rates of depression are lower. So it shouldn’t be surprising that studies have discovered that fish oil capsules can alleviate the symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder and psychosis. Some studies have discovered that people who took fish oil with their prescription anti-depressants had a larger improvement in symptoms than those who took anti-depressants alone, with patients experiencing a stabilization effect and less mood swings. Study has also shown that, people in prison were given fish oil, there was a drastic drop in violent behavior. Omega-3s also seem to reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

Promotes Vision Health

Study shows that people with a higher fish oil consumption appear to have a decreased risk of Dry-Eye Syndrome and developing AMD, or age-related macular degeneration. Preliminary research also shows that fish oil supplementation aids in lessening dry eye symptoms, may help to slow macular degeneration for people already developing it and improves eye health in general.

Pregnancy, Infant Brain/Vision Development & Reduced Incidence of Childhood Conditions

DHA makes up 15-20% of our cerebral cortex and about 30-60% of the retina, so it is absolutely essential for normal development of the fetus and baby. Prenatal DHA availability also appears to reduce likelihood of childhood allergies and have an effect on motor skill quality, cognitive development and hyperactivity/behavior later in the child’s life. Omega-3s also help to lower the risk of low birth weight and premature birth.

Increases Metabolism Rate and Promotes Weight Loss

According to the National Institute of Health, omega-3s transmit “I’m full” signals to the brain and aid in inhibiting hunger signals. Research has also shown that omega-3 fish oil improves the effectiveness of exercise in reducing body fat. Volunteers who were alloted fish oil with their diet showed greater decreases in weight as contrasted with people who didn’t consume fish oil. Exercise combined with fish oil had a positive effect on the body shape and body composition of the volunteers.

Reduces Chance of Colorectal Cancers

Study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Researchers tested blood samples from about 450 men, some of whom had cancer of the colon and rectum. The results were very specific. The presence of omega-3 fats in the blood was associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, but only in men who weren’t taking aspirin. (Taking aspirin seemed to have a similar effect as ingesting large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.)

A great deal more could be written with regards to the many omega 3 fish oil benefits. And, as scientists continue to study omega-3s, you can bet that fish oil will keep producing news as the best source of these essential fatty acids that are so vital to our bodies. Even if you’re currently in good physical condition, a quality omega 3 fish oil supplement is the fastest, safest way to realize and maintain optimal health!

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“In our experiment, we used ‘knockout’ mice that lacked the gene responsible for an enzyme important in making docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In the absence of DHA, male mice are basically infertile, producing few if any misshaped sperm that can’t get where they need to go,” said Manabu Nakamura, a U of I associate professor of food science and human nutrition.

“We looked at sperm count, shape, and motility and tested the breeding success rate, and the mice lacking DHA simply were not able to breed,” said Manuel Roqueta-Rivera, a U of I doctoral student who also worked on the study.

In the DHA-deficient knockout mice, sperm counts were extremely low. The sperm that were produced were round instead of elongated and they were unable to move well, he said.

But, when DHA was introduced into the diet, fertility was completely restored. “It was very striking. When we fed the mice DHA, all these abnormalities were prevented,” he said.

This is the first time that the importance of DHA to male fertility has been shown this directly, although some studies have suggested that male fertility patients with low sperm counts and less motile sperm tend to have low levels of this fatty acid.

The DHA study is part of the Nakamura team’s efforts to understand the function of the omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. As part of that work, they have developed a mouse model to help them understand a particular fat’s physiological role. By knocking out genes, they can create deficiencies of the fats they are interested in and learn about their functions.

“Knocking out the gene for the delta-6-desaturase enzyme has led to some surprising discoveries, including this one about the importance of DHA in sperm formation and mobility,” he said.

Nakamura said our body must make DHA from dietary alpha-linolenic acids, the parent compound of the omega 3 fatty acid family. Vegetable oils, including soybean and canola oil, are good sources of alpha-linolenic acid.

Nakamura’s team plans to continue focusing on this omega 3′s effects on fertility. But he cautioned that there are still things they don’t understand.

“We get hints from looking at sperm in the DHA-deficient animals about what type of pathology we may be looking at and why these polyunsaturated fatty acids are important. But we’re still at the starting point in understanding the mechanisms that are involved, and we need to do more research at the cellular level,” he said.

The study was published in the February issue of the Journal of Lipid Research. Co-authors with Roqueta-Rivera and Nakamura are Chad K. Stroud, Wanda M. Haschek, Sandeep J. Akare, Mariangela Segre, and Rex A. Hess, all of the U of I, and Richard S. Brush, Martin-Paul Agbaga, and Robert E. Anderson, all of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Bottom Line : Proper Taking of Omega 3 fish oils, nuts and vegetable oils help  prevent male infertility. If you’re interested in buying a suitably priced Omega 3 product, then check out Healthspark’s Omega 3, 4 and 6 supplements.