Fish oil – specifically the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that it contains – reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and sudden heart attack by lowering triglyceride levels and the growth rate of arterial plaque.
It significantly decreases tender joints and morning stiffness in arthritis patients and reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration. It also plays an important role in brain development and function and now it seems it may even counter depression.
A new University of Pittsburgh study reports that people low in omega-3s were more likely to have a negative outlook while those with higher omega-3 blood levels were better adjusted and less likely to be depressed.
