Benefits of Fish Oil

Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 23, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness | Be the First to Comment

While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of the major benefits of fish oil (omega-3) shown through research:

1. May reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.

2. May decrease symptoms of depression.

3. May help with fat loss in overweight/obese individuals.

4. May reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

5. May reduce inflammation and therefore be an effective therapeutic in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.

6. May enhance glucose-insulin metabolism.