All Naturewise Salmon Oil

 

What Is Salmon Oil?

In the world of health, omega-3 fatty acids have become an increasing trend. More and more research shows that diets high in foods containing omega-3 fatty acids can decrease your risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, enhance immune functioning, and possibly decrease mental illness. One of the best sources of this type of fatty acid is salmon oil.

Origin

Salmon oil is the result of salmon preying on smaller fish that have a diet high in microalgae, organisms known for producing omega-3 fatty acids naturally. As salmon consume greater quantities of these smaller fish, omega-3 fatty acids store in their tissue as salmon oil.

Benefits of Salmon Oil

Salmon oil has many health benefits. Salmon, along with other fatty fish, contains an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids. The medical community has documented the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and researchers are learning more about them all the time. Many people do not enjoy the taste of salmon and other types of fish, so salmon oil is a way to obtain the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without eating fish. Our bodies are not equipped to manufacture omega-3 fatty acids on their own, so we must get it through the foods we eat and supplements.

Improved Heart Health

Salmon oil reduces inflammation that can lead to heart disease. Not only does salmon oil reduce the risk of heart disease, if someone has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in his body and suffer a heart attack, the risk of dying in the immediate aftermath of the attack (within one hour) is dramatically reduced.

Boost Your Brain

Salmon oil affects the brain in a variety of ways. It may slow the decline of cognitive function that is a common result of the aging process as well as the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce some symptoms of depression.

Ease Joint Pain

People who take supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids find that it reduces joint pain and arthritis symptoms. Salmon oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory, which is why it works so well to ease symptoms of joint pain. Omega-3 fatty acids can also ease the intense morning stiffness that is common in many cases of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Aids in Weight Loss

Dieters who supplemented their programs with omega-3 fatty acid found that they lost more weight than dieters eating the same number of calories but without the supplementation. Omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to be stored as fat as unhealthy fats because the body utilizes them for important functions.