A few weeks ago, I made the decision to carry a high quality Omega-3 (fish oil) supplement at the clinic.  I truly feel that the health benefits of Omega-3's are just astounding.  Unfortunately, we cannot get high enough amounts simply by eating fish in our weekly diet.  We have to supplement.  So what's all the hype about?  The following is a list of just a few health benefits you may experience when taking an Omega-3 supplement:

            -Decreases pain and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids, particularly EPA, have a very positive effect on your inflammatory response. Through several mechanisms, they regulate your body's inflammation cycle, which may prevent and relieve painful conditions like arthritis, allergy rhinitis, prostatitis, cystitis and anything else with an "itis" ending.
            -Improves cardiovascular health. Omega 3 fatty acids have also been proven to work wonders for your heart and the miles and miles of arteries and veins that make up your cardiovascular system. They help lower cholesterol, tryglicerides, bad LDLs and blood pressure, while at the same time increasing good HDL cholesterol.
            -Reduces depression and psychosis. Making you smarter is not all omega 3 does for your brain. Psychiatry department researchers at the University of Sheffield found that omega 3 fish oil supplements "alleviate" the symptoms of depression, bipolar and psychosis (Journal of Affective Disorder Vol. 48(2-3);149-55).
            -Increases both male and female fertility. Fish oil balances hormones, improves hormonal levels and increases blood flow to the uterus. The more Omega 3 fatty acids you get the greater your odds of conceiving.
            -Improves all around pregnancy health. Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to reduce the danger of pregnancy preeclampsia (high blood pressure), premature birth and postpartum depression. Fish oil fatty acids also facilitate a healthy placental blood flow and the efficient exchange of nutrients and oxygen between mother and baby and greatly contributes to proper brain development.
            -Lowers incidence of childhood disorders. Just to show how fish oil fatty acids leave nobody out, studies show that children (and adults) with ADD and ADHD experience a greatly improved quality of life. And those with dyslexia, dyspraxia and compulsive disorders have gotten a new lease on life thanks to omega 3 oils.

Talk to me at your next appointment to see if taking a fish oil supplement is right for you.  Taking just one teaspoon a day can have great benefits to your health and overall well being!