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Fish oil is derived from the belly cavity and tissues of certain species of fish popularly known as ‘oily fish’. This nutrient rich oil is generally derived from salmon, trout, herring, mackerel, cod, sardine and anchovy. It is a very rich source of vitamins A and D and Omega 3 fatty acids namely, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These need to supplemented through the diet as human body is unable to make it itself but can synthesize it easily converting it to various hormones if supplemented externally. Fish oil is full of important elements crucial for normal functioning of our nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems. It is even helpful in treating cognitive abnormalities, bipolar disorders, obesity, poor eyesight, rheumatoid arthritis, hair and skin problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol problems and many more. It also strengthens the immune system and helps to inhibit production and growth of cancerous cells. Natural remedies involve ensuring proper metabolism using natural sources and avoiding any kinds of invasive surgery and drugs. Fish oil is known to be an effective anti-aging potion and it also helps ensure proper development of foetal neurological system if consumed by pregnant women. In fact, it helps improve the early development of a newborn’s brain, visual system and motor function if a breast feeding mother takes it in adequate doses. It also helps decrease the risk of the newborn developing eczema. In pregnant women, it is also known to prevent pre-term labor, reduce the risk of pre-ecclampsia, and help in prevention of post-partum depression. Fish oil can act as natural remedy for a lot of ailments including the following: Arthritis and Osteoporosis: The vitamin D present in oil improves bone mineral density thus helping prevent Osteoporosis while the fatty acids help reduce the inflammation and pain caused by arthritis. Depression: The essential fatty acids in fish oil are rich in EPA which helps treat anxiety and depression as low levels of EPA are the major factors of depression and suicidal tendencies. High Cholesterol and blood pressure: Vitamin A and Omega 3 fatty acids together help lower cholesterol levels in turn reducing risk of cardiovascular diseases. Further, they may help increase good cholesterol or HDL levels in the blood which reduce fat deposits and plaques in arteries. Schizophrenia: The essential acids in the oil also help suppress onset of Schizophrenia in people who are at high risk or are delusional or suffer from mild hallucinations. Vision Problems (Dry Eyes, Poor Eyesight, and Others): If carrots help improve eyesight because they contain vitamin A, fish oil is an equally rich source of the vitamin and is helpful in keeping the eyes and retina moist, prevents macular degeneration and also helps treat eyesight problems. Eczema and Other Skin Problems: The Omega 3 fatty acids as well as vitamin D are among the best supplements for treating skin ailments and eczema, and as the oil is rich in these elements, it helps avoid such conditions. Though there are no known side effects of the oil, it must be remembered that anything in excess is bad. Hence, it must not be consumed in large doses or else can cause heartburn, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion and nausea.
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