Fish Oil Supplement
The major components of Fish oil:
- Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids other than EPA and DHA [alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)]
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
There is currently no approved daily allowance for EPA and DHA. Most health authorities, however, consider that 250-500 mg of EPA and DHA is appropriate for individuals to maintain their overall health. 1
Health benefits:
- Lipid: decreases LDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations. However, it does not affect HDL concentration2
- Blood pressure: reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure greater BP reduction is observed among the patient with untreated hypertension3
- Cognitive function: In cognitively healthy persons, omega-3 PUFA supplementation does not affect cognitive performance.4
Before you purchase any kind of supplement from any brand don’t forget to check the following:
- Always check the active constituents of products.
- What is the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) of that constituent and how much is present in the products
Make it a habit to check the contents label before buying any kind of supplement.
References:
- https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2815
- W S Harris, n-3 fatty acids and serum lipoproteins: human studies, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 65, Issue 5, May 1997, Pages 1645S–1654S.
- Miller PE, Van Elswyk M, Alexander DD. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid and blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Hypertens. 2014 Jul;27(7):885-96. DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpu024. Epub 2014 Mar 6.
- Sydenham E, Dangour AD, Lim WS. Omega 3 fatty acid for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Jun 13;(6): CD005379. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005379.pub3.
