In connection with this fish oil regained its popularity among people who want to improve health. About the benefits and harms of the product discussed in the article.
A little history
Pharmacist from Norway, Peter Miller, became a pioneer of the use of fish oil for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Since 1862 it has become common means food additive has a positive effect on the body. A little later, about the miraculous properties of the product recognized all over the world.
However, interest in the vehicle via a while a few faded. People were easier to maintain the state of the body, particularly of the immune system, using synthetic vitamins. Such indifference lasted long. Soon food additive interested scientists and physicians. And that's why. An example steel nations North, to which the fish is a staple, they are less likely to suffer from arteriosclerosis, heart attack and other vascular pathologies. The incidence of asthma, lupus erythematosus, and hypertensive disease in people living in the north, was at times below. This is what has caused huge interest in the product from scientists.
Medicinal properties of fish oil were soon proven. Today, it is officially recognized as medicine. You can buy it at any pharmacy.
Features healing composition
It is due to the rich content of beneficial vitamins, this product began to enjoy the maximum popularity. Groups such as D, A, determined by the popularity of a given substance. As a result, it begins to play a significant role for the growth of skin cells, improve the epithelial tissue structures, the formation of pigments. Through this vitamin groups it is possible to provide the construction of the bone structure and to reduce the excitability of the nervous system. Also, the person taking the composition for the treatment and prevention of diseases, saturates the body with phosphorus.
The formulation also contains a large number of oleic acid, of at least 70%. Rich active composition and palmitic acid in an amount of 25%. Including the most valuable substances include valuable acids, which need regular supply to the body. It is an omega-3 and omega-6. It must be noted in the composition and the various polyunsaturated fatty acids, acts as an important matter. It helps to cleanse and organismic saturation of cellular structures and membranes. It was they who set the specific aroma of the plant.
Beneficial features
Today commercially predominate supplements in capsule form. It is not surprising that many people want to get the answer to the question "Omega-3 fatty acids, or the same fish oil capsules: benefit and harm - what more?".
Fish oil in capsules or other additives omega-3 obtained from various sources all have the same properties as pure liquid product. Only they are easy to swallow and does not have an unpleasant taste. Moreover, many manufacturers put their capsule in a special shell that dissolves only in the intestine, but not in the stomach. This makes it possible to completely avoid fish burp, which can occur with the use of conventional capsules.
When doctors talk about its benefits, you are referring to the presence of rare in normal food substances:
- omega-3, including alpha-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic, dokozapentoenovoy, docosahexaenoic;
- fatty acids, omega-6, for example, linolenic and arachidonic;
- omega-9 fatty acids, in particular oleic;
- organic acids (acetic, butyric, palmitic, stearic, capric).
In addition, fish oil has a fat-soluble vitamins: tocopherol (E), retinol (A), "solar" vitamin D. Detected and trace elements iron, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, bromine, sodium, iodine, manganese, and others.
Fish oil has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, tonic, immunostimulatory properties. It promotes:
- improve skin, hair and nail plate;
- Prevention of rickets;
- increase the body's defenses for colds, flu, SARS;
- expansion and cleaning of blood vessels, prevent thrombus formation;
- elimination of inflammatory processes;
- improve the quality of vision;
- increase brain activity;
- treatment of burns, frostbite, bedsores, long non-healing wounds.
BUD effect on the body of people in general and women in particular, is not much different. However, the woman's body at some point in life especially need it. Hence the popular belief about the incredible benefits of fish oil capsules for women.
Benefits for women
This product is a definite benefit for the female organism:
- Pregnancy. Acceptance of the main supplier of Omega (if he agreed with the doctor) in this period reduces the likelihood of premature birth and the development of gestational diabetes. It is only important to carefully choose the product, especially if it is with supplements. For example, cod liver oil with laminaria is forbidden to reception of pregnant women, as this triggers algae disclosed cervix.
- Slenderness. Young women sitting on a diet, burn! Fish oil - is a catalyst of burning fat. No, if you plan to burn them, lying on the couch, then the effect will be zero. But if you combine his technique with cardio workouts, then the result will be noticeable much faster than without the miracle capsules.
- Beauty. Regular consumption of golden capsules great impact on the state of the nails and the skin, ideal for improving the quality of hair.
- Conception. Inflammation of the pelvic organs affect fertility. Fish oil is often prescribed as a co-agent in the treatment of endometriosis, polycystic ovaries and other female problems.
- Health. This product reduces the risk of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular pathologies.
- Life after giving birth. Postpartum depression affects the health of women and family relations. Fish oil helps to successfully deal with this condition.
Additionally, the use of fish oil for the person eliminates the many problems. Its useful properties act comprehensively and do not leave any chance of wrinkles or under eye circles. Especially useful for dry or oily skin.
How to take fish oil capsules
Special restrictions on the use of fish oil for adults is not: it is enough 1-2 grams per day. Drinking large amounts of the body does not hurt, but will bring no benefit, unless you are engaged in sports - in this case, the dosage increase is allowed.
Despite the popularity of fish oil capsules, doctors recommend to stop the choice on this product in a liquid form. The main reason that such a tool is available in capsules, lies in its unpleasant odor and taste, however drink liquid fish oil may not each. But in this form it is more beneficial.
If you give fish oil child - you must not only comply with the dosage, but also to consult with your doctor, because in some cases the fish oil is contraindicated in children. Children from seven years can use one tablespoon of funds twice a day, children from one year to seven years enough of one teaspoon per day, and infants can be added to food for five drops of fish oil twice a day.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications for the hard use of dietary supplements with omega-3 fatty acids, including fish oil capsules.
Nevertheless, it is known that these compounds can lead to a reduction in blood clotting. Anticoagulant effect of omega-3 fatty acids is minimal and can not pose any problems for most people. However, those who are preparing for the operation, taking dietary supplements with omega-3 fatty acids is better to suspend. Those who are taking anticoagulants, you should consult with your doctor, and only with his permission to start using supplements of omega-3.
eating fish oil in capsules, it should be remembered that for him, there are several important contraindications. This applies to those people who have:
- individual drug intolerance;
- decreased blood clotting;
- hemophilia;
- acute cholecystitis;
- pancreatitis;
- Disorders of the thyroid gland;
- chronic renal failure.
It is also necessary to consider the possibility of an overdose of vitamin A, which in high concentrations has the body harm rather than benefit. Vitamin A is very much in the cod liver oil, which is often used as dietary supplements with omega-3 acids. Therefore, if you are chosen as a supplement essential fatty acids is this drug, be careful.
Side effects
When excessive use additives body can react as follows:
- appearance regurgitation;
- formation of heartburn;
- aversion to food intake;
- manifestation of nausea;
- disruption of stool;
- frequent pain in the head or dizziness;
- manifestation of chronic fatigue and hypersomnia;
- different appearance of rash on the skin;
- may receive and peculiar smell (mostly from human strong smell of seafood);
- It may open the bleeding of the nasal sinuses.
To all these signs did not appear, it is best to comply with the dosage.
Fish oils and fish - what is the difference
The human body can not produce omega-fatty acids, which is why they are referred to essential nutrients, which ideally come with the use of fish. Most buy expensive marine fish not affordable, easier to use a natural product instead of the capsule. But whether it is useful for real?
- fish oil ─ the product was launched recently. It is derived not from the liver and meat of large salmon fish found in the Norwegian fjords. It contains tiny concentration of toxic substances and, in comparison with the fish oil is less than vitamins A and D, but much more omega 3, so it is suitable for continuous administration. Omega 3 fish oil in kind not more than 30%. If the percentage is greater, then the product was subjected to chemical transformation.
- Fish fat - means derived from fish liver. Its feature - a high content of fat-soluble vitamins A and D. What about Omega 3 in fish oils they contain little. The liver is a filter of any organism in which accumulated a considerable amount of toxic substances. That is why the Soviet Union banned the use of fat mass for the prevention of diseases in children. For obvious reasons the additive should not take long. The main purpose of the use of such additives is the prevention and treatment of rickets and hypovitaminosis.
How to choose a fish oil
There are a number of recommendations, how to choose fish oil. When buying you should pay attention to the following:
- whether quality certificate, wherein said species of fish from which the product was obtained;
- mandatory presence on the label word "medical" or "veterinary" (food - practically useful properties has not);
- package type (gelatin capsules are low cost, fish - a higher degree of utility, the liquid form of the product is better retains its properties in a dark glass container);
- the country of manufacture;
- date of issue (the product shelf life is less than 2 years).
