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Why should I take a fish oil supplement?

Changes in food preferences and the impact of modern food processing in Western society have led to a significant decrease in average dietary intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. As a result, most American diets contain far more Omega- 6′s  than Omega 3′s.

In fact, it is estimated that the average American has between twenty to fifty times the amount of Omega-6′s s as they do Omega 3.  Recent studies have indicated that this kind of imbalance can set the stage for a host of health problems. To promote a healthier fatty acid ratio, it is advisable to avoid Omega-6 (which are commonly found in fried foods, commercial baked goods and some margarines), and eat more baked or broiled seafood and supplement the diet with a high-quality fish oil like Sealogix.

The following is courtesy wikipedia

Rheumatoid arthritis

Research in 2005 and 2006 has suggested that the in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of  Omega 3 acids translates into clinical benefits. Cohorts of neck pain patients and of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have demonstrated benefits comparable to those receiving standard NSAIDs. Those who follow a Mediterranean-style diet tend to have less heart disease, higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels and higher proportions of  Omega 3 fatty acids in tissue highly unsaturated fatty acids.

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And remember, these articles are always meant to inform, and never to treat or diagnose!