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Is Fish Oil The New Painkiller?

Consuming fish oil on a daily basis benefits our health in a number of ways. Read on to know how fish oil helps to treat pain.

By Lekhaka

Fish oil if taken on a regular basis can improve your health in a number of ways. But did you know that fish oil can provide relief from certain kinds of pain as well? According to latest research, fish oil has been found to be the latest painkiller.

With each passing day, new research pops up with more incredible health advantages of fish oil. Fish oil is among the most abundant sources of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids. Our body does not create these essential fatty acids, so they must be supplemented through the diet or through omega-3 products. Almost 60% of our brain is made up of fats and 50% of these fats are DHA omega-3 fats.

benefits of fish oil

Fish oil has been found to be very beneficial for the heart, blood, mind, skin, etc. It has been found to control high blood pressure levels and triglycerides and prevent strokes.

Fish oil has been found to be a great painkiller. Consuming fish oil on a regular basis helps to get rid of painful headaches. A research conducted on people who were suffering from continuous headaches showed that when they consumed fish oil on a regular basis, the frequency of their painful headaches started decreasing.

benefits of fish oil

Fish oil has been seen to provide relief from emotional pain in the sense that it has proved to get rid of depression. Doctors prescribe regular doses of fish oil to patients who suffer from depression. Fish oil helps to get rid of pain caused as a result of arthritis. Consuming fish oil on a regular basis helps to lubricate the joints. This in turn provides relief from joint pain.

benefits of fish oil

People who suffer from the pain of irritable bowel syndrome can find relief by consuming fish oil on a regular basis. These people have been found to suffer as a result of the deficiency of long-chain fatty acids in their blood. Fish oil has been found to treat this deficiency and provide relief.

Story first published: Friday, December 16, 2016, 17:39 [IST]
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