Fish oil

A healthy eating plan should include fish among its components. This food is highly beneficial for health, because some species of fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines are rich in omega three fatty acids, a very nutritious compound that we will talk about in this lesson. Scientific studies have shown that omega three relieves arthritis, protects the heart from heart disease, reduces the risk of dementia, among others; hence the importance of including foods in our diet rich in this compound.

The dietary supplement that we will talk about in this lesson is fish oil; this comes from the tissues of certain species of fish; and we can not only consume it through supplemental capsules, but also through food. We remember that supplements should be used only in cases of need, as long as we cannot obtain from food the nutrients required by the body to function optimally. In other words, if you do not consume enough fish to provide your body with the right amount of omega three, the supplement we are going to talk about today is your best option.

The scientific community has shown that fish oil participates in the process of cell growth and promotes cell activity, so its role in the body is relevant. In this guide we will explain basic aspects you should know about the supplement: its benefits, consumption risks and recommended dosage.

Although fish oil does not have a direct impact on body weight loss or muscle mass development, you need to know about it because its benefits are useful for all body types, endomorphs or not.

Fish oil supplement: As we said before, if fish is not a food that you usually consume, fish oil as a supplement can help you nourish yourself with the healthy components of this food, such as omega three acids. The body alone does not produce this compound and unfortunately because of the industrial process to which foods are subjected, in the Western diet omega six acids predominate, in a ratio of 16 to 1 with omega three. The ideal would be an adequate proportion between both elements, because although the omega six are considered healthy fats, such a great imbalance between them can have negative consequences for health.

There is no consensus on the right ratio between the two omegas. Some nutritionists support the idea of 1 to 1, and others offer different figures. Likewise, even if you cannot determine with certainty the appropriate balance between the two, you should look for foods that integrate them with more balance than the 16 to 1 ratio we talked about above.

Recommended dosage: As with almost all supplements, the appropriate dosage for an individual is determined from the knowledge of several very particular factors such as physical traits, ailments, nutritional deficiencies and objectives pursued with the supplement. Thus, before taking it, we recommend consulting a specialist. In the same way, the standard dose of 1 gram of fish oil per day is used as a starting point.

Benefits of fish oil: In addition to participating in the process of cell growth and promoting cell activity, fish oil has many other positive effects on human heal