How Much Fish Oil do YOU Need to be Healthy?
How Much Fish Oil do YOU Need to be Healthy? by: Emile Jarreau I think it's safe to say that just about everyone has heard about the healthful benefits of adding fish oil to your diet. The Omega 3 Fatty Acids it contains, has been linked to positive effects in humans including lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides and overall cholesterol levels, and even possible reducing the effects of certain types of cancers including colon, breast, and prostate cancer. It has been included in numerous medical studies as being INCREDIBLY helpful in lowering the risk of heart disease for those that have taken significant amounts of Omega 3 over their lifetime. This begs the question, “How much is enough?” The answer can be tough and there is perhaps no EXACT answer, but a few variables must be looked at when deciding on how much of it is enough for you is. First of all, let's look at how age can play a role. Younger people need a higher dose of fish oil than older folks do. This is likel