Here is a list, and not a complete list by all means (more benefit articles coming), of Omega 3 Fish Oil Benefits!
This list of conditions has been shown by clinical research to be helped by Omega 3!

- ADHD /Attention Deficit Disorder
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Anxiety
- Arrythmia
- Arthritis
- Atherosclerosis
- Breast Cancer
- Cholesterol
- Circulation
- Colon Cancer
- Diabetes
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dry-Eye Syndrome
- Heart Disease
- High Triglycerides
- Hot Flashes
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disorders
- Memory
- Menopause Symptoms
- Menstrual Cramps
- Obesity
- Stroke

That’s a huge list of benefits!  There has been scientific research done on all these benefits,  but remember, this post is not for diagnosis,treatment, but simply, for information

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Health benefits

The 18 carbon ?-linolenic acid has not been shown to have the same cardiovascular benefits as DHA or EPA. Currently there are many products on the market which claim to contain health promoting ‘omega 3′, but contain only ?-linolenic acid (ALA), not EPA or DHA. These products contain mainly higher plant oils and must be converted by the body to create DHA and therefore considered less efficient. DHA and EPA are made by microalgae that live in seawater. These are then consumed by fish and accumulate to high levels in their internal organs. If a person has ethical concerns about killing fish, or is concerned about mercury and oceanborne contaminants in fish, DHA can be produced directly from microalgae as a vegetarian source. People with certain circulatory problems, such as varicose veins, benefit from such supplements containing EPA and DHA which stimulate blood circulation, increase the breakdown of fibrin, a compound involved in clot and scar formation, and additionally have been shown to reduce blood pressure. There is strong scientific evidence that n?3 fatty acids reduce blood triglyceride levels and regular intake reduces the risk of secondary and primary heart attack.Some benefits have been reported in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and cardiac arrhythmias.

There is preliminary evidence that n-3 fatty acids supplementation might be helpful in cases of depression and anxiety Studies report highly significant improvement from n-3 fatty acids supplementation alone and in conjunction with medication. The New York Times reports that at least one study, however, has found no connection between depression in heart patients and supplements containing n-3 fatty acids.

AHA Recommendation Omega-3
fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high
risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease.

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Several studies report possible anti-cancer effects of n?3 fatty acids (particularly breast, colon and prostate cancer) Omega-3 fatty acids reduced prostate tumor growth, slowed histopathological progression, and increased survival. Among n-3 fatty acids [omega-3], neither long-chain nor short-chain forms were consistently associated with breast cancer risk. High levels of docosahexaenoic acid, however, the most abundant n-3 PUFA [omega-3] in erythrocyte membranes, were associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

A 2009 trial found that a supplement of eicosapentaenoic acid (Omega 3) helped cancer patients retain muscle mass.

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