Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : December 28, 2015, 6:57 PM
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Fish oil supplements may not help improve asthma. © Shutterstock
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Prevents heart disease--The omega-3-fatty acids in fish oil help in maintaining a healthy lipid profile, control blood pressure and thereby prevent heart disease. Fish oil also reduces irregular heartbeat and the risk of strokes according to a study published in the journal Diabetologia.
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Prevents brain damage in alcoholics--The omega-3-fatty acids in fish oil also have a protective effect on the brain. The study published in the journal PLOS ONE, fish oil can protect the brain cells against inflammation neuronal cell deaths when exposed to high level of alcohol. The study says that fish oil can protect the brain from dementia and can lower the risk of alcohol-related brain damage by up to 90%.
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Burns belly fat-- Fish oil activates the receptors in the digestive tract which in turn signals the storage cells to metabolise fat or simple burn the fat cells. The study published in the journal Scientific Reports also says that fish oil can help overweight or obese people in their 30s and 40s burn fat faster than fat burning pills leading to an efficient weight loss.
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Can treat bed sores--Bedsores are very common in terminally ill patients and usually cause by constant pressure on the skin and underlying tissue due to constant lying down, lack of oxygen and wet skin. A study published in the American Journal of Critical Care says that dietary fish oil supplements increase the oxygen levels in the body and hence helps in healing bed sores.
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It improves eyesight--The latest findings unveiled at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium in San Diego, USA, a polyunsaturated fat found in cold water fish like sardines, salmon and mackerel can prevent the dry eye syndrome. The report also revealed that omega-3-fatty acids in fish oil help in boosting contrast sensitivity which helps you see better in low-light or fog and can keep you safe while navigating dark roads.
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Reduces your risk of diabetes--Fish oil is rich in omega-3-fatty acids and hence protects against diabetes says a study published in the journal Diabetes Care. The study also said that a balanced diet should include at least two fish meals per week.
