Fish Oil Benefits for Men

Fish oil, extracted from various oily fish, is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, namely DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid).

The product obtained from the 'darker' varieties, like salmon, mackerel, herring, or anchovies is richer in omega 3 essential fatty acids, and is thus, considered as 'high quality'. Taking into consideration its numerous advantages, doctors and dietitians too, recommend its supplements for everybody.

• Our body does not produce EPA and DPA, which are actually essential for proper functioning of our body. Fish oil helps lower high blood pressure. Men with hypertension are significantly benefited by regular intake of such supplements.

• Including this in your diet is useful in several ways. It helps lower triglyceride levels. The nutrients in this product help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It works like a blood thinner and reduces the chances of unnecessary clotting of blood.

• It helps lower cholesterol levels. Thus, it helps improve your heart health significantly. It helps prevent heart attack and clogging or hardening of arteries as well. Men are more prone to heart attack than women, so this product is very important for them.

• Most of the advantages are similar to the ones of flaxseed. So, the people who are vegetarians, can include flaxseed oil instead. It helps relieve joint pain experienced by patients of rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps lower other symptoms of arthritis.

• It gives good skin, by reducing the effects of sunburns, reducing the damage done to the skin by ultraviolet rays, etc. It thus, helps to repair the skin fast.

• It works great for severe inflammatory diseases, like ulcerative colitis and gastrointestinal inflammation problems. As mentioned earlier, it helps reduce joint inflammation caused by arthritis. Its anti-inflammatory properties help prevent prostatitis, i.e., inflammation of the prostate gland in men.

• Studies show that its regular intake helps increase the sperm count and also the motility of the sperm. Thus, problems of infertility can be solved naturally by including this product in the diet.

• Regular intake improves overall health, thus, helps boost energy levels. It enables you to perform more or rigorous exercises. Thus, it indirectly promotes weight loss.
• Studies show that people with low levels of omega 3 fatty acids are more likely to suffer from depression due to stress. This food item helps maintain physical as well as mental health.

For a reliable brand and correct dosage, you should consult your physician. Its supplements are beneficial to all; but overdose of the tablets may result in certain side effects, like body odor, blood in urine, nose-bleeding, or even stroke. It can lead to side effects when taken with certain routine medications.

According to the available statistics, percentage of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood is quite lower in males who suffer from enlarged prostate, and it is very much lower in those diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: This is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.