Fish Oil Research and Studies

There is much fish oil research, studies and evidence which reveal the numerous health benefits of this health food, benefits which stem from the fact that fish oil is very rich in the omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA.

As fish oil is the most well-known source of DHA and EPA, research thus far on omega 3 fatty acids has mostly centered on it. Thanks to these essential fatty acids, fish oil may be helpful in many situations and for many health conditions. Some of these are listed below.

• Proper development of the brain and nervous system in children. In one study which involved thousands of pregnant women, it was revealed that eating fish regularly reduced their risk of premature birth and giving birth of babies who were of low birth weight.
  
  
• Beneficial for various psychiatric and mental disorders, including schizophrenia.
  
  
• Children with ADD have been found to have lower levels of DHA in their bodies.
  
  
• Fish oil research seems to indicate that it helped to reduce ADHD-related symptoms in some children who were studied.
  
  
• Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
  
  
• Fish oil has been found in many studies, including double-blind trials, to be useful and effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
  
  
• For osteoarthritis, on top of reducing inflammation, fish oil may also be useful in slowing or preventing cartilage damage - this is carried out via reducing the impact of enzymes with such effects.
  
  
• Boost the immune system.
  
  
• Reduce inflammation and alleviate inflammatory conditions.
  
  
• Protect against and lower risk of cancer.
  
  
• Help control diabetes.
  
  
• Boost brain function and health.
  
  
• Lift moods and alleviate depression and bipolar disorder.
  
  
• Improve skin health and provide relief from skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
  
  
• Improve hair health.
  
  
• Relieve joint pain and arthritis.
  
  
• Provide for healthier pregnancies.
  
  
• Boost health and intelligence of children, including fetuses.
  
  
• Improve blood flow and circulation.
  
  
• Help with weight loss.
  
  
• Improve heart and cardiovascular function and health, protecting against related diseases.
  
  

Over time, this section will be updated with more information on specific fish oil research and studies which have been carried out.