The known benefits of fish oil are not just limited to the more common
conditions. Of course, many people have already known how using fish oil
may help improve skin health and reduce the risk of heart disease. But
there are also surprising benefits that fish oil seem to offer to those who
regularly consume them. Here are just some of them.
Depression And Anxiety
People may not be aware of it, but fish oil seems to help put people in a
good mood. In fact, many studies have shown that fish oil may be beneficial
in trying to help treat depression and anxiety in people. Thanks to the
omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish oil, it seems a good means to relieve
anxiety, depression, stress and sadness in people.
Fish oil seems to have good mood stabilizing properties that make them
quite interesting as a treatment for depression and other related
conditions. Evidence suggests that countries where oily fish such as salmon
is regularly eaten also seem to have low incidence of depression. Similar
studies involving prisoners have also shown that having them on a diet rich
in omega 3 fatty acids resulted in a significant drop in homicide rates.
Although more studies may be needed in order for such findings to be
conclusive, it already shows some good evidences of the other surprising
benefits of fish oil.
Cancer Fighter
It may seem quite surprising enough that fish oil may also benefit patients
with certain forms of cancer. Preliminary studies have shown that fish oil
may be useful in trying to delay the weight loss in people suffering from
pancreatic cancer. Still further research may be needed to solidify this
claim as well as how fish oil may affect certain types of cancers.
Type II Diabetes
Some studies also have shown positive findings on the effect of fish oil in
Type II diabetes. Since people suffering from this form of diabetes are
also prone to developing diseases such as coronary heart disease,
atherosclerosis and stroke, medical experts believe that taking fish oil
supplements may also help in trying to reduce such risks in diabetics. Some
studies have already shown that fish oil may also be effective in lowering
triglyceride levels in people with diabetes.
Pregnancy
Fish oil might also be able to help women bear healthier children. Taking
fish oil supplements may help pregnant women ensure the healthy development
of their child while still in the womb. The DHA found in fish oil is known
to help babies undergo healthy eye and brain development. Pregnant women
who are also taking fish oil supplements run fewer risks of having
premature births, miscarriage or delivering babies with low birth weights.
As an added benefit, pregnant women who regularly take fish oil supplements
run lesser risks of getting into depression following the baby’s delivery.
Fertility
Fish oil supplements may also help in improving fertility. In a study done
on male boars, those who were fed with a diet rich in fish oils were able
to show better sperm quality. After ejaculation, the sperm from the boars
fed with fish oil seem to resist the effects of lipid peroxidative attacks
in the female boar genital tract, giving the sperm higher chances of
conception.
