The benefits of fish oil are numerous and supported by scientific research. Key benefits include:
- Supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and potentially reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Helping treat certain mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety by providing essential omega-3 fatty acids for brain function.
- Supporting eye health and reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- Reducing inflammation, which can help with chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
- Supporting healthy skin and aiding in skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
- Contributing to healthy pregnancy and early life development, including potential cognitive and visual benefits for infants.
- Reducing liver fat and improving liver function, especially in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and potentially improving migraine and asthma symptoms.
- Supporting bone density and muscle mass retention with aging.
- Potentially helping in conditions like autism spectrum disorder and reducing severe COVID-19 symptoms risk.
These benefits are mainly linked to the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fish oil.
