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Blessing of Fish Oil

by Savitha C Muppala on July 30, 2012 at 11:51 PM

Fish oil has a host of benefits and seems to hold a cure for many ailments, reveal scientists.

Consumption of fish during pregnancy especially oily fish like fresh tuna, salmon, sardines and trout can strengthen the immune system of both the mother and the baby.


Vitamin A present in fish oils is good for the eyes. Fish oils help reduce blood vessel inflammation that causes heart disease.

Mackerel, sardines, salmon, pilchards, trout and fresh tuna are the richest sources of Omega-3 types of polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Research has shown that consumption of oily fish, at least two portions in a week, can relieve rheumatoid arthritis, offset blindness and fight heart diseases.



Source: Medindia

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