Fish Oil Is Beneficial For Children And Adults

Fish Oil Is Beneficial For Children And Adults.

The thought of consuming large quantities of herring and mackerel monthly, in an attempt to acquire the essential omega-3 fatty acids, repels many people. Knowing this, scientists have successfully extracted the beneficial Omega-3 components. While salmon and tuna steaks may make for tasteful entrees from time to time, eating seafood daily can quickly become unappealing. Fish oil is beneficial for children and adults who suffer from health conditions as well as those that retain good health. Healthful properties extend well beyond advertisements geared toward the masses.

The omega-3 fatty acids, popularly referred to as fish oil, are considered unsaturated fats. Science differentiates between unsaturated and saturated fats quite clearly. One fact that separates the two is the temperature at which melting occurs. Saturated fats melt at a higher temperature than unsaturated fats. The science behind fatty acids is rather complex; carboxylic acids with long hydrocarbon chains are the building blocks of saturated and unsaturated fats. This is important to the human body for many reasons; one reason being unsaturated fats do not cause plaque build-up in arteries like saturated fats due to their molecular structure in the human blood stream.

The Omega-3's are widely recognized for their role in heart health. Not only do these fatty acids help healthy hearts, they also benefit those with cardiovascular disease. Research has proved atherosclerotic plaque reduces with consistent consumption of omega-3's. Further, incidences of irregular heartbeats decline with these fatty acids; high blood pressure has been known to slightly drops as well.

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...eicosapentaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) are considered to be the three main fatty acids.

Children are given these fatty acids for several reasons. Prevention of Diabetes and allergies are two issues served by DHA, EPA, and ALA in children and teenagers. Memory, learning skills, stress, and high blood pressure, are also addressed. Under the direction of a qualified physician, brain and vision development is greatly enhanced in infants who receive the proper dosages of these unsaturated fats.

Fish oil is commended for it's many positive contributions to the human body. It is not a cure-all natural wonder drug yet it does deserves attention all the same. As with any other supplement or vitamin, too much of a good thing can bring on unwanted results. When taken in conjunction with healthful foods and moderate exercise, the outcome can be spectacular!