Most people get fed-up with the marketing hype centered around fish oil and omega-3 supplements. Depending on your perspective, choosing a supplement is either super easy or ridiculously complicated. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of brands to choose from. In fact, it’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get. What’s the…
Learn the amazing benefits of fish oil and omega-3 for health, heart, brain and children.
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Heart Health
Prevents heart disease and lowers cholesterol. » -
ADHD
Calms hyperactive children and improves learning. » -
Depression & Anxiety
Relaxes you and improves your mood. » -
Cancer
Helps in the treatment of cancer. » -
Fish Oil for Elderly
Helps the elderly stay young at heart. »
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For Kids
It helps children with concentration, learning & memory. » -
Weight Loss
Accelerates your metabolism. » -
Women's Health
Helps PMS, menopause and breast health. » -
Arthritis
Relieves joint swelling and pain. » -
Skin Health
Gives you healthier skin and complexion. »
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Benefits of Fish Oil
Helps with a wide variety of conditions. » -
Brands of Fish Oil
Read reviews of products and find the best product. » -
Toxins & Contamination
Most omega-3 supplements are toxic — protect yourself. » -
Alternative Omega-3 Sources
Are all omega-3 sources created equal? » -
Fish Oil for Pets
Helps dogs and cats live healthier lives. »
Featured Articles
Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy Can Dramatically Reduce Infant’s Eczema & Egg Allergy Risk
With 1 out of every 5 people in the world suffering from a disease brought on, or made worse, by allergies — pregnant women will want to take note of this study that was recently published in the British Medical Journal because it points to new research suggesting that daily fish oil supplements can decrease…
Fish Oil Ingredient has “Pretty Big Effect” on Heart Health, says Researcher
A new study shows fish oil benefits for heart health include a significantly reduced risk for irregular heart beats, a condition known as atrial fibrillation or arrhythmia. Background info The American Heart Association reports that around 3 million Americans live with irregular heartbeats, a condition known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) or Arrhythmia. Not unlike other…
Fish Oil Benefits For Strength Training Women: Study
Studies show fish oil benefits may include relief for over 70 health conditions. Now, researchers have reason to believe these benefits extend to women who strength train. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is based on the understanding that muscle tone and capacity decreases with age (Rodaki, Rodacki, Pereira, Naliwaiko, Coelho,…
Fish Oil + Diet Slows Prostate Cancer
While prostate cancer affects men of ages, little is known about how to successfully treat it. However, it is widely known among scientific communities (like this one) that a diet low in fat and animal products, yet high in omega-3 can help prevent it. That’s why this study from the journal of Cancer Prevention Research…
Women Need Fish Oil Plus Exercise For Optimal Bone Health
Studies Show That Women Who Exercise And Take Fish Oil Have Less Risk For Bone Loss And Inflammation Why do women need fish oil? It’s no surprise that women are at greater risk for developing certain health conditions. Bone loss is one of them. In fact, 1 out of 2 women over the age of…
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What Is The Best Fish Oil?
While there are extensive studies that make it easy to recognize the myriad of health benefits we could get from fish oil supplements, recognizing what the best fish oil supplement is isn’t so easy. Fish oil has been linked to many wonderful health benefits. Some of these are heart disease prevention, anti-inflammatory properties, and ever…
What To Look For In Fish Oil Pills
When choosing fish oil pills, the most important question to be asking is: How safe is this product? Like all other fish products, fish oil pills are subject to risks of contamination. In fact, it’s gotten so bad that the FDA has issued statements asking us to limit the amount of fish we consume. Fish…
Fish Oil = Faster Recovery & Shorter Hospital Stays for ICU Patients
Patients being treated in intensive care units may benefit from taking fish oils intravenously, according to a new study just published in the journal Critical Care. In fact, it appears to shorten their hospital stays! The study investigated the effects of including fish oil in the normal IV nutrient solution for patients with sepsis, a…
Carlson Fish Oil: A Review
Carlson’s has been producing supplements for over 40 years, but only relatively recently have they begun producing fish oil supplements. While they are known for producing quality vitamin products, fish oil is a whole different animal (no pun intended) and their fish oil products seem to have much to be desired.
Is Fish Oil the Fountain of Youth?
By now, you’ve probably heard that fish oil is extremely beneficial for the heart, especially for those already suffering from heart disease. But did you know that in general, taking fish oil might increase your life expectancy?
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, heart disease patients with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids appear to age more slowly than those with the lowest blood levels.
Fish Oil: Everything You Wanted to Know
We’ve all heard all the amazing claims that fish oil can improve our health in myriad ways. Thousands of studies have been done on fish oil over the years, and there are many benefits that they report. Here is a quick list of the health benefits that have been most studied and proven for fish…
A Guide to Choosing Fish Oil Capsules
Fish oils have been gaining popularity in recent years due to the health benefits that their active ingredient, Omega-3 fatty acids, have to offer. There are studies that link Omega-3s to a myriad of health benefits, such as prevention of heart disease, an effective anti-depressant, and even weight loss. There are also reports and studies…
Fish Oil Supplements: A Consumer Guide
Innumerable studies in recent years have underscored the importance of omega-3s for health. Our bodies cannot manufacture omega-3s, so we must get them in our diet. The most common way that people consume omega-3 is by eating fish (read about other sources here). However, this guide will explain the problems with deriving omega 3 fatty…
Omega 3 for Dummies
Omega 3 fatty acids are simpler than they sound. Besides being the “active ingredient” in fish oil, they’re nutrients. Along with other vital nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and calcium, our body needs omega 3 to develop and to keep us healthy. Like other nutrients, though, omega-3 fatty acids are usually something of which we just…
Fish Oils – What Kinds Are Available?
As society becomes more and more conscious about healthy living, there has been a marked increase in the interest in fish oils and their numerous benefits to our health. What makes fish oils so healthy is the fact that they are loaded with Omega-3 acids which boasts numerous benefits to our health. A few examples…
Krill Oil: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Krill are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that are the primary food source for whales. A blue whale will eat up to 8,000 pounds of krill everyday! Like most things that crawl out of the ocean, the Japanese consume krill, where it’s called okiami, as part of their diet. There has recently been a great deal of…
Cod Liver – What’s So Special?
A lot of people are interested in cod liver supplements because they remember taking it as a kid. However, a lot has definitely changed since then. Since the cod liver functions to filter out impurities in the cod’s blood, that should tell you that it’s probably not something good for you to consume — Imagine…
Cod Liver Oil – Is It a Safe Source of Omega-3?
Some people may remember Grandma always saying to take your cod liver oil. As foul- tasting and pungent as it was, Grandma was onto something. At one point, it was fairly common knowledge that a person should take cod liver oil for general health purposes, but that knowledge was lost in more recent generations, perhaps because it was so awful-tasting and how could something so unpalatable be good for you? While this may seem like rather poor rationale, perhaps they were onto something also! It turns out that cod liver oil can actually be harmful due to toxic levels of Vitamin A. Considering the liver is the filter of the body, perhaps this should come as no surprise!
Fish Oil Side Effects: What Are They, and Should You Be Concerned?
As consumers, we are familiar with side effects. We hear them at the end of TV ads, always spoken in monotone at breakneck speed. We see them wrapped around the sides of pill bottles: tiny text where the manufacturers tried to fit as much into as few words as possible. You have to wonder if…
Omega 3 Fish Oil: What Is It, and What Are The Benefits?
Omega-3 fish oil has been shown in many studies to help with a variety of conditions. ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Depression, High Cholesterol, Heart Disease — the list goes on and on. The reason it’s so useful is because omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeonic acid) from omega-3 fish oil are precursors to anti-inflammatory chemicals…
Anxiety? Have some fish oil and relax.
When all hell breaks loose, don’t run for the nearest pint of Ben & Jerry’s! Instead, reach for the fish oil. Preliminary research shows that fish oil may help you to cope with mental stress.
Liver Oil – What kinds are there, and are they safe?
There are generally two kinds of liver oil supplements that people take — cod liver oil and shark liver oil. Unfortunately, both have much to be desired. Cod liver oil is a much more common liver oil, and has been taken traditionally for health reasons. The primary benefits of cod liver oil are omega-3 fatty…
Omega-3 Deficiency the 8th Leading Cause of Death in US, says Harvard and CDC
A new study from Harvard University in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control found that Omega-3 deficiency causes 96,000 deaths every year, making it the 8th leading cause of death!
Andrew Shao, PhD, vice president of scientific & regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had this to say:
I think this analysis reinforces the long-held notion that the diet has a tremendously powerful impact on health and longevity and that the consumption of omega-3s (along with fruits and veggies) by Americans is far from adequate.
Fish Oil Prevents Wrinkles
I found this study from 2005 in the Journal of Lipid Research that studied the preventative effects of fish oil for UV-damage to the skin. UV rays from the sun are one of the main culprits in producing wrinkles. The researchers applied EPA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils, to human skin…
Predisposed to Type 2 Diabetes? Omega-3s Reduce Risk
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, and it’s a chronic disease with very serious, potentially life-threatening complications. Because it tends to be fairly hereditary, relatives of Type 2 diabetes patients are at a higher risk for developing it themselves. In fact, one-third of children of Type 2 diabetes sufferers will also…
Omega-3s May Reduce Menopause-related Distress, Depression & Hot Flashes
Here’s some great news for women going through menopause! A recent study, published earlier this year in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, presents the first evidence that fish oil supplements are effective for treating common menopause-related mental health problems. The researchers conducting the double-blind trial recruited 120 women ages 40 to 55 and divided…
Schizophrenia Risk Possibly Reduced by Fish Oil
I recently ran across a study concluded in late 2007 suggesting that omega-3s can possibly delay or even prevent the onset of schizophrenia in at-risk youths. These findings could offer a safe way to treat a crippling condition and potentially prevent it, without the harsh side-effects of anti-psychotic medications, said experts from the Orygen Research Centre in Melbourne.
Can Fish Oil Prevent or Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
As pointed out in the Journal of Nutrition, a number of animal studies have shown that fish oil slows breast tumor growth, inhibits cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body, increases responsiveness to chemotherapy drugs and prevents cachexia (the cancer-related malnutrition that kills 40% of cancer patients). While these results are very…
Fish Oil vs. Flax Seed Oil: Are all omega-3 sources created equal?
If you’ve checked out FishOilBlog.com before, you know that a flood of research published in recent years confirms the heart/health benefits of omega-3s (and you may have also picked up on the fact that the modern Western diet is severely deficient in omega-3s and high in omega-6s!).
Both fish oil and flaxseed oil contain omega-3, but only fish oils contain EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These long-chain omega-3s play an extremely important role in the normal function of the heart, brain, eyes, nervous system, kidney and liver. (DHA is also a key constituent of cell membranes, especially in the brain and eyes.) Flaxseed oil, on the other hand, contains ALA, a short-chain omega-3. In order to derive any health benefits from flaxseed oil, the human body must first go through an extra step converting the ALA to EPA/DHA.
