The two main omega 3s are DHA and EPA. DHA is taken up more readily by the brain than any other fatty acid and it is difficult for the body to manufacture it for itself. Your body can, however, manufacture EPA from DHA. So ideally we want both substances available in generous quantities to receive the full health benefits.

First of all, it is actually hard to eat enough fish to get the amount of omega 3 fatty acids your body needs to maintain good health. These essential fatty acids can't be produced by your body on its own so you need to get them into your system through the food you eat.

Oily fish such as salmon and mackerel contain essential fatty acids called omega 3s. The main omega 3 fatty acids are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). These are not readily produced by your body on its own so it's necessary to get adequate amounts from either food or supplements.

Supplements are an increasingly popular way to get the body's essential fatty acids without the risks of contamination. The very best supplements will be made from species taken from areas where toxins are low or non-existent, such as the Southern Ocean.

The benefits of fish oil supplements are no better displayed than when you look at the New Zealand company that has developed an Omega3 anti-inflammatory that has double the anti-inflammatory properties of other highly concentrated oils. This oil is helping to alleviate the aches and pains often associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritic type diseases.

Omega 3's present in fish oil are natural blood thinners. They help in thinning of the blood and prevent the buildup of arterial plaque. Thinner blood flows easily through the arteries and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Heart health -- Omega 3's help to reduce the level of (LDL) (low-density lipoprotein) which are also called bad cholesterol. They help to improve the level of (HDL) high-density lipoprotein which is also called good cholesterol. This reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improves cardiovascular health.

Molecular distillation is the process by which the fish oil is made free of harmful toxins and contaminants such as Mercury, lead, PCBs, etc. and other heavy metals that get accumulated in the fish due to the effects of industrial pollution.

Lower Cholesterol - While not always bad, cholesterol is the nasty stuff that causes heart attacks and other unpleasant maladies. Studies have shown reduced that patients who took Omega 3 fish oil for 6 months had decreased cholesterol levels than those who did not have fish oil in their diet. While long term tests are still underway, it appears that fish oil may also drastically reduce the risk of heart attack and even stroke.

Your brain it seems actually relies on omega3 fatty acids for such things as even forming healthy brain cells and how messages are sent. The benefits of fish oil also extend to improving the memory retention skills within alzheimer's patients and sufferers of attention deficit disorders. But, it doesn't end there as I've also read about it reducing hostility rates in teenagers and aggressive prison inmates.


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