Fish oil capsules are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Even if you eat fish several times a week and add heart healthy oils to your diet, you still may want to get more Omega 3s. Many of us take fish oil capsules because we don’t get enough of the Omega 3s from other sources. Aside from the heart healthy Omega 3s, many types of fish oil capsules also contain Vitamins C, D, and B1, B2, and B3. Fish oil capsules help to support the immune system, the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, as well as other systems of the body. Obviously, fish oil capsules are good for us, but many people experience a common side effect. Fish oil capsules can cause heartburn and belching.
No one wants to experience heartburn, because it can be quite uncomfortable. Thus, because fish oil capsules help to prevent strokes, heart attacks and promote vascular health, the benefits of the supplement far outweigh the discomfort from side effects. The best way to eliminate or reduce the side effects of heartburn and indigestion is to take the fish oil supplement with food. I take fish oil capsules, and I have fewer side effects when I take them with food. I keep them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh, and I’ve never noticed a bad taste in my mouth, and no one has ever told me that my breath smells fishy.
It is now believed that Omega 3 fatty acids can help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diseases among older adults. Researchers are still studying the effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on the gene that causes Alzheimer’s disease. There is no absolute proof yet that Omega 3s actually combat the gene that causes Alzheimer’s, but studies have shown the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is less in people who include this essential fatty acid into their diets.
You may take fish oil capsules for any number of reasons. The most common reasons we take them is for heart health and vascular health, but many people take them to fight depression. It is also believed that fish oil capsules can help reduce the symptoms of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder). Some people even take them to promote eye health. Fish oil helps to relieve eye dryness, and it is also believed to reduce the symptoms of glaucoma. There are so many reasons to add Omega 3 fatty acids to the diet, that it only makes good sense to take fish oil capsules to supplement the diet. Fish oil capsules help to keep your triglycerides and cholesterol within healthy limits. Each fish oil capsule contains about one gram of the Omega 3 fatty acids. The Omega 3s help to prevent blood clotting, which makes it really good cardiovascular health.
We can’t make Omega 3 fatty acids in our bodies; therefore, it is essential that we get it from foods and supplements. Many people are sensitive to fish oil capsules, because the fish oil may come from several fish sources. Most fish oil capsules don’t specify which types of fish the oil comes from, but many brands of fish oil come from salmon, mackerel, tuna and sturgeon. If you suffer from GERD, chronic heartburn, or acid reflux, you should always take your fish oil capsule with a meal. It’s best to start eating to get some food in your stomach, and then take the supplement and continue to eat your meal. You should not experience heartburn when you take the supplement with food.
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