Natures Aid Fish Oil (pure Salmon Oil)

Product Description

Although fish oils have been taken for many years by fishing communities it is as recent as the 1960s when the full potential of fish oils was revealed.  Two Danish scientists, Jorn Dyerberg & H.O. Bang travelled to Greenland to study Eskimos in their own environment.  These two scientists discovered tat although Eskimos ate large quantities of fat they did not suffer heart problems.

This was attributed to the high proportion of fish in their diets & to the unique nature of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) & DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
found in many cold-water fish.  Essential fatty acids like EPA & DHA are termed ‘essential’ because they are needed by the body, but cannot be produced.  They must be obtained from the diet or
supplements.
 
The Benefits of Fish Oil
Joint Health
- trials show that Fish Oil helps people with rheumatoid arthritis, having an anti-
inflammatory & immune modulating effect.
Blood pressure
- EPA & DHA reduce blood ‘stickiness’ & hence the resistance to flow.
Coronary Heart Disease
- lowers serum triglycerides (harmful blood fats), reduces irregular
heartbeats & the risk of blood clots.
Brain development & health
- the EPA & DHA in fish oils are essential for brain development in
the foetus & infant & for efficient normal function throughout life.
Mood
- has shown protection against post-natal depression & enhanced aspects of behaviour in
children.
 
Properties
Fish Oil is derived from various fish such as pilchards, sardines, mackerel & herring.  It contains a much higher percentage of EPA & DHA than Cod Liver Oil but only low levels of vitamins A & D. 
EPA & DHA are omega-3 fatty acids, which are converted in the body to produce prostaglandins.  These affect a wide variety of physiological processes due to their modulation effect on the action of
hormones.  It is thought that EPA & DHA may lower serum triglycerides (harmful blood fats), reduce the risk of blood clots & irregular heartbeat, have anti-inflammatory properties & support the
immune system.  DHA is essential for normal brain development in unborn babies & for normal brain function throughout life.
 
Contra-indications / Precautions
Short-term, temporary elevations in blood sugar & cholesterol may occur when taking high doses of fish oil.  After this initial period, the trend is normally for a reduction in cholesterol & triglycerides. 
People taking anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin should not exceed the recommended usage rate.